About the role:

As an Executive Assistant at Samsara, you will play a pivotal role in supporting an executive in our R&D organization. This position demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive professional capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

Click here to learn more about Samsara's cultural philosophy.

In this role, you will:

Calendar Management: Efficiently manage and coordinate the VPs' calendars, schedule meetings, and appointments while anticipating conflicts and handling them with discretion.
Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the VPs and internal/external stakeholders. Manage communication, including emails, phone calls, and department-wide announcements.
Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents, preparing agendas, and taking minutes. Facilitate video conferences and teleconferences as needed.
Travel Arrangements: Coordinate travel itineraries, accommodations, and other logistics for business trips.
Expense Management: Handle expense reports and budget tracking for the VPs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Confidentiality: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive company and employee information.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably within a technology or R&D department.
Proficiency in Google suite of tools (gcal, gmail, gdocs, gslides, etc) and familiarity with other business technologies (zoom, expense tools, etc…).
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

An ideal candidate also has:

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
High level of professionalism and integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.