Description

Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry. Our standards are amongst the highest of all jewelers.  We provide a superior customer experience, extraordinary value and industry leading product quality and style.  We obsess about our customers and are passionate about providing each customer with an amazing experience. 

We embrace a culture of adaptability.  Our team is nimble, innovative and resourceful and makes an impact on both the business and each individual customer’s personal experience.  We value hard-work, flexibility and curiosity and collaborate to creatively solve problems, constantly improve and implement meaningful changes.  Our team celebrates achievements and is inspired by success.

Blue Nile is looking for a passionate and talented Executive Assistant who will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Blue Nile Executive Team. This position has wide-ranging responsibilities and requires an enthusiastic individual who is able to operate with a high level of commitment and loyalty.  The successful candidate will perform work of a confidential and sensitive nature, which will require discretion, sound judgment, and the utmost professionalism and diplomacy.  This position will interact with strategic business partners, the investment community, and fellow employees; the individual must possess superb “customer relations” skills.  In addition to excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills, a proactive nature and a high energy level are key to success in this position.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years’ Executive Assistant experience with a strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Exercise sound judgment in handling and directing phone calls and other inquiries
• Provide detailed and accurate administration of executive calendars, travel arrangements and expense reports
• Establish appointment priorities and schedule appointments
• Anticipate and prepare executive materials required for conferences, meetings, appointments, etc.
• Coordinate corporate calendar and plan events, including Board and shareholder meetings, analyst and investor calls and meetings, and other external meetings and events
• Serve as liaison to Board of Directors, investment community representatives, and employees
• Assist in quarterly Board meeting preparation, including presentations, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements
• Assist in quarterly earnings release and webcast arrangements
• Coordinate management and company-wide meeting logistics
• Compose and edit correspondence for internal and external communication, with knowledge of company’s business and philosophy
• Identify, classify, maintain and protect files, documentation and sensitive information consistent with record-handling and retention policies
• Prioritize and process incoming and outgoing mail

Qualifications:  

• 5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with external parties and all levels of the organization, while simultaneously building credibility and rapport
• Demonstrated ability to use judgment and discretion in determining the approach or action to take in sensitive or non-routine situations
• Experienced in working easily with senior level executives; professional
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete projects within deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experienced in handling travel arrangements and meeting and event planning

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salaries
• Transportation Allowance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Fitness Center Discount