Executive assistants help senior leaders stay focused, organized, and prepared. The role often combines complex calendar management, meeting coordination, confidential communications, travel planning, and project support. On Ladders, explore vetted executive assistant opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior-level roles at established companies and growing organizations.
Responsibilities vary by organization and executive, but may include managing schedules, preparing meeting materials, coordinating domestic and international travel, handling sensitive information, and tracking priorities across teams. Experienced executive assistants may also lead administrative processes, support board meetings, manage special projects, and serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Employers commonly seek exceptional organization, clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs. Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools, attention to detail, adaptability, and confidence working with senior stakeholders can also distinguish candidates. Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced or complex environment is often valued.
Executive assistant roles can offer opportunities to deepen expertise in executive operations, support larger leadership teams, or take on broader responsibilities in project coordination and office operations. Some professionals move into roles such as chief of staff, executive operations, or administrative leadership, depending on their experience and interests.
Browse executive assistant openings on Ladders to find opportunities aligned with your experience, preferred work environment, and career goals. Explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify roles where your organizational strengths and executive support experience can make an impact.
$110K - $130K *
Tackle the enterprise sales cycle by engaging senior stakeholders, driving new business opportunities, and closing deals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your expertise will help align corp...
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EA-Account Executive, National Campaigns
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Transform political engagement by driving software sales within a designated U.S. territory. Build relationships with Democratic officials and campaign professionals while managing outreach and client...
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Unlock your potential as a strategic advisor, driving enterprise success on Amazon. Manage complex initiatives, build executive partnerships, and deliver transformative results through innovative adve...
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Drive impactful student journeys as a Senior Account Executive, guiding families through the admissions process. Leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships, exceed targets, and enhance our...
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$80K - $85K *
Elevate your career by managing key client relationships and driving account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful training programs, ensuring client satisfaction and me...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive new dealer acquisition by managing the full sales cycle, building strong relationships, and executing strategic territory plans to achieve sustainable revenue growth in a competitive automotive...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...
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$80K - $95K *
Help us manage diverse projects that drive strategic growth and collaboration across teams. As a key member of the EPMO, you'll ensure project success through effective stakeholder management and cont...
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$130K - $160K *
Accelerate your career by driving business development in the biotech sector. Build relationships, consult on data solutions, and enhance sales opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional...
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$110K - $130K *
Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...
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AVP, Strategy and Executive Operations (Chief of Staff
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in enhancing executive effectiveness and strategic planning. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, coordinating cross-functional priorities and driving organizational alignm...
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$70K - $100K *
Drive your career forward by managing key partnerships and delivering measurable results. This role blends strategic relationship management with consultative selling, ensuring partner success and gro...
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Senior Account Executive - Key Accounts
$100K - $200K *
Elevate your career by driving strategic account growth in complex technical sales. Collaborate with top-tier clients to solve manufacturing challenges and build lasting partnerships, all while naviga...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Mid-Atlantic)
$130K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by developing territory strategies, building trusted relationships with security leaders, and driving revenue through proactive outreach and strategic partnerships in the Mid-Atlanti...
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Major Accounts Executive, South Central
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive growth in strategic enterprise accounts, managing complex sales cycles and building trust with security-focused buying committees. Leverage technical credibility to close mult...
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$110K - $130K *
Support a growing SaaS company by managing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and advising on legal matters. Collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and mitigate risks while ma...
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Account Director - eDiscovery Sales, Northeast Region
$110K - $140K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader, driving sales and client success in litigation support services. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and achieve revenue goals in a dyna...
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Senior Administrator- Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects
$80K - $95K *
Champion the execution of facility capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with educational policies while coordinating with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain project schedule...
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Account Executive - Southeast (Enterprise)
$300K - $340K *
Shape the future of cloud data security by driving enterprise sales, managing complex cycles, and building executive relationships to deliver tailored solutions that address client challenges and enha...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in enterprise sales, guiding complex B2B transactions from discovery to close, prioritizing precision in processes while navigating multifaceted stakeholder landscapes. Your impact wil...
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Sr IT Project Management Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...
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$280K - $400K *
Accelerate growth by managing high-value accounts and building C-level relationships. Leverage your SaaS expertise to drive customer success and retention while navigating complex enterprise sales cyc...
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Senior Customer Success Manager (AEC)
$93K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing customer success by forging strategic relationships and delivering measurable business value. Drive retention and expansion for mid-market customers while co...
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$84K - $126K *
Accelerate growth in the cardiovascular ASC market by developing strategic relationships and orchestrating complex opportunities across the U.S. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive customer-focuse...
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$125K *
Engage with clients as a strategic sales leader, driving new logo sales in the mid-market and enterprise sectors. Leverage your expertise in HRMS/Payroll solutions to exceed quotas and foster long-ter...
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What does an executive assistant do?
An executive assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders. Typical duties include calendar and travel management, meeting preparation, confidential communications, and coordinating projects or priorities.
What qualifications are common for executive assistant jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often value substantial administrative experience, strong organization and communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and fluency with workplace productivity tools. Experience supporting senior executives can be especially helpful.
Can executive assistant jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, organization, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.
What skills help executive assistants succeed?
Prioritization, attention to detail, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and professional communication are essential. The ability to handle sensitive information and anticipate an executive’s needs is also important.
What career paths can follow an executive assistant role?
Depending on experience and interests, executive assistants may advance into senior administrative or executive operations roles, project coordination, administrative leadership, or chief of staff positions.