Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantTo support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for an Executive Assistant in the United States. This role intentionally combines the breadth of a traditional Administrative Assistant position with the depth, judgment, and proactive partnership of a senior Executive Assistant. It supports a Senior Partner in a global consulting environment by ensuring operational excellence, disciplined priority management, and reliable follow through across client work, business development, firm leadership, and recruiting. The role goes beyond task execution. You will serve as a high trust extension of the Partner; bringing order, clarity, and foresight to a fast-moving environment so the Partner can stay focused on high impact work.What makes us special:Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it's from home or in the office.How you will create an impact:Own and optimize the Partner's calendars with a strong bias toward strategic priorities; anticipate conflicts and adjust proactively (no surprises).Coordinate, manage, and support internal and external meetings, conference calls, video sessions, and events end-to-end (agendas, logistics, preparation, follow-ups).Manage inbox triage and message prioritization; draft responses and take first pass actions to keep momentum moving.Track key deliverables, deadlines, decisions, and commitments across multiple workstreams; ensure reliable follow-through and early risk flagging.Ensure the Partner is prepared for key meetings with the right context, materials, and pre-reads well in advance.Serve as a point of coordination with internal teams, firm leadership, clients, and external partners; maintain professional and timely communication.Support client facing projects with administrative coordination (scheduling, CRM updates, contract submission requests, gifting, travel/logistics).Maintain client and prospect databases; compile customer profiles and maintain opportunity pipelines to support business development efforts.Support outbound marketing and profile initiatives (conferences, webinars, white papers, targeted outreach); provide light social media support and content coordination.Support budget preparation and tracking for the Partner; interface with Accounts Payable and Finance on payments, expenses, and budget management.Interface with Legal for contract coordination and with HR, Marketing, IT, and Operations for cross functional support and execution.Provide backup coverage for other assistants as needed; contribute to office initiatives and continuous improvement of operating systems.Take ownership of ad hoc projects that improve efficiency, responsiveness, and professionalism across the Partner's day-to-day operations.Interface effectively with colleagues across multiple countries and time zones.About You:You'll act as a trusted operational and strategic partner to the Partner. This means proactively managing time, priorities, and workflows so that meetings start on time; materials are prepared in advance, and commitments are met without last?minute fire drills.You'll build systems for prioritization, decision routing, inbox management, weekly planning, and follow?up. You'll operate with discretion and confidence; managing when needed and helping the Partner shift from reactive work to intentional, high?value execution. The result is a smoother, more professional experience for clients, colleagues, and teams.Required Skills & Experience:Bachelor's degree required or equivalent relevant work experience.10+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in consulting, professional services, or similarly fast paced organizations.Exceptional organizational skills; ability to bring order to complexity and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort interacting with senior stakeholders and external clients.High emotional intelligence, discretion, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.Ability to anticipate needs, operate with minimal direction, and manage confidently and tactfully.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Slack).Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through; service mindset and problem-solving orientation.Success in This Role Looks Like:Meetings start on time, run cleanly, and are consistently well prepared.Deadlines and commitments are tracked and met reliably, with fewer last-minute escalations.Calendar and inbox are under control and aligned with true priorities.The Partner feels less reactive, more focused, and better supported.Clients and colleagues experience smoother coordination and consistent professional engagement.This is a remote role and must be based in the Seattle area.The pay range for this position is $95,000-$105,000/year. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world's leading pricing and growth specialist.Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.