Executive Assistant to Channel Sales GM - Korea Channel Sales (17-month Contract)

Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic, highly-motivated individual for a key role at our Apple Korea office.

Description

Based in Seoul, you will serve as a trusted partner to the General Manager of Channel Sales in Korea (17-month contract). This role is far more than managing administrative routines; it is about driving operational excellence and creating an environment where our sales leadership and teams can achieve their best work. You will act as a pivotal bridge across local sales teams, regional leadership, and cross-functional partners—ensuring seamless collaboration and flawless execution across high-impact business rhythms. Areas of work include executive leadership support, team headcount and workspace management, cross-functional meeting coordination, and driving team-wide culture through key events such as Town Halls and onboarding programs.

Responsibilities

• <GM Support>
• Serve as the primary operational and administrative support to the Channel Sales GM
• Proactively manage the GM’s calendar, coordinating both internal priorities and diverse external engagements
• Arrange and prioritize business travel, itineraries, and all related logistics for the GM
• Prepare and process expense reports on behalf of the GM
• Facilitate administrative support for external leadership engagements, overseeing meeting logistics, corporate filings, and official documentation
• Handle other operational and administrative duties for the GM as required
• <Team & Office Administration>
• Manage annual headcount planning in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Oversee department-level security access, space allocation, and workspace management
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional meetings, ensuring smooth scheduling and follow-through
• Plan and execute team business trips and tours, including all logistics and itinerary management
• <Events, Engagement & Executive Visits>
• Support team-wide events such as town halls, end-of-year parties, and other team gatherings
• Support company-wide events and initiatives as needed
• Manage event-related budgets across teams and lead all relevant internal communications and announcements
• Lead end-to-end logistics and itinerary planning for visiting global executives and leadership, orchestrating store/POS tours, cross-functional engagements, and curated dining and experience schedules
• Oversee executive hospitality and protocol for high-profile external VIPs and partner leadership, including executive meetings, luncheons, dinners, and official gift coordination
• <Onboarding & Other Duties>
• Support the onboarding process for new Sales team hires
• Handle other administrative duties as they arise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and equivalent practical experience
• 3–5 years of significant experience in channel sales, sales support, administration, or a relevant field.
• Validated proficiency in Apple programs (Keynote, Numbers, Pages, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see and understand the broader organizational picture.
• Self-starter and team player with a positive, proactive, and open attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload effectively and respond quickly to urgent and time-sensitive requests.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Korean, with a cooperative and positive approach to teamwork.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholder inquiries and requests in a professional and timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience simultaneously supporting multiple leaders or executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams and departments, with the ability to navigate different perspectives and communicate with empathy and flexibility.
• Experience supporting large-scale corporate events, offsites, or executive-level visits.