Executive Administrative Assistant

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• This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Plano, Texas and relocation is not offered for this position.
• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.

About Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:
Ericsson has a vision to lead in the emerging Enterprise 5G networking and security markets and establish 5G as a communication platform via global network APIs. Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) plays a fundamental role in achieving this goal by building a differentiated enterprise networking and security product portfolio and by scaling a global multi-channel go-to-market.
Leveraging Ericsson's proven leadership in cellular, our long-term goal is to become the default choice and trusted partner for any organization's wireless network infrastructure - with cellular as the entry point and zero trust security as a norm.
About this opportunity:
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-impact, trusted administrative
support to a group of Senior Sales Vice Presidents within Ericsson. This role operates as a
strategic partner to senior leadership, enabling effectiveness through expert calendar and
travel management, executive communications support, and proactive coordination
across a fast-paced, global sales organization.
The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to manage
competing priorities while supporting revenue-driven leaders with heavy travel and
customer engagement schedules.
What you will do:

• Manage complex, high-volume calendars for multiple senior sales leaders,
  including prioritization, conflict resolution, and proactive planning.
• Ensure schedules are aligned with key business priorities by understanding of
  company goals and utilizing prioritization techniques.
• Coordinate frequent domestic and international travel, handling changes and
  contingencies with minimal disruption.
• Prepare, format, and review executive-level communications, presentations,
  agendas, and briefing materials.
• Support customer meetings, leadership forums, QBRs, and internal executive
  sessions, including logistics and follow-up actions.
• Assist with meeting coordination: prepare agendas, manage meeting logistics, take
  comprehensive notes, and follow-up on action items to ensure efficient and
  productive meetings.
• Act as a trusted delegate and gatekeeper, exercising sound judgment on
  scheduling, communications, and escalation.
• Manage expenses, purchase orders, and administrative workflows in a timely
  manner and in compliance with Ericsson policies.
• Liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, partners, customers, and executive
  offices.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, ethics, information security, and Code of Business Ethics (CoBE) adherence.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase executive and
  organizational efficiency.

The skills you bring:
Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior or
  executive-level leaders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously. Skilled in
  managing and prioritizing multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining a
  focus on quality and urgency. The ability to manage time effectively across multiple
  time zones is essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. Strong
  organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) -
  proficiency with CoPilot preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience managing complex global travel, including the preparation of all
  necessary documentation for international travel.
• High aptitude for learning new tools, systems, and processes quickly, with the ability
  to adapt to evolving technologies and workflows.
• Attention to detail across all tasks, ensuring smooth execution in scheduling,
  documentation, and travel arrangements.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects with minimal supervision, anticipating needs
  and creating solutions that support the goals of the Senior Sales Leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Sales, Go-to-Market, or Customer-facing leadership
  teams.
• Background in technology, networking, telecom, or enterprise IT environments.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations.

Key Competencies

• Planning & Organizing
• Judgment & Decision-Making
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Executive Communication
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Relating & Networking

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Hybrid: Plano, Texas
Job details: Assistant
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.