Motive

Senior Administrative Assistant

USA, United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to our Sales Executives and manage corporate events. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Central Time Zone within the USA.

What You'll Do:

Executive Support

Provide administrative support to sales executives, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.

Prepare reports and sales documents using PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools.

Act as a liaison between executives, clients, and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication.

Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Event Planning & Coordination

Plan and execute internal & external sales events, client meetings, and sales offsites.

Ensure seamless execution of events, handling last-minute changes and troubleshooting as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Experience: 3+ years as an Senior Administrative Assistant, preferably supporting sales executives or in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish, with a strong emphasis on written communication, is required

Skills:

Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Google Suite, and CRM software (e.g., Slack, Coupa, Navan).

Event planning and project management experience.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Discretion in handling sensitive business information.

Ability to travel a few times a year.

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States

$69,000—$95,000 USD

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.

All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Administrative Assistant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Motive?
  3. Which of Administration, CRM and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, CRM and Excel.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Administrative Assistant role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, CRM and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Motive needs from this hire.

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