Executive Assistant, Sales Leadership

About the role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support three Sales VPs as Cognition expands its go‑to‑market organization. Based in our San Francisco office, you will act as the operational backbone for a fast‑moving sales leadership team, ensuring calendars, travel, communications and cross‑functional coordination run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, ever‑changing calendars for multiple Sales VPs, proactively resolving conflicts and prioritising based on business impact.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, handling itineraries, visas and last‑minute changes.
• Own logistics for sales leadership meetings, QBRs, offsites and customer visits, from scheduling to room setup and follow‑up.
• Serve as gatekeeper and first point of contact for the executives, exercising sound judgment on prioritisation and confidentiality.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations and internal communications on behalf of the Sales VPs.
• Partner with GTM Operations, Recruiting and Marketing to coordinate cross‑functional initiatives and events.
• Process expense reports and manage budgets related to travel, events and team activities.
• Anticipate needs, proactively solve problems with minimal oversight and handle sensitive information with the highest discretion.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting multiple executives or a sales/GTM leadership team in tech.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth, ambiguous environments; startup or hyper‑growth tech experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to context‑switch across multiple executives’ priorities without losing detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with senior leaders, customers and external partners.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Required skills