Senior Executive & Administration Assistant
SurveyMonkey · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $65,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Support India center head and leadership team.
- Manage executive calendars and coordinate meetings.
- Handle travel arrangements and event logistics.
- Prepare reports and manage sensitive information.
- Requires 6+ years of administrative experience.
About the role
About SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is the world’s most popular platform for surveys and forms, built for business—loved by users. We combine powerful capabilities with intuitive design, effectively serving every use case, from customer experience to employee engagement, market research to payment and registration forms. With built-in research expertise and AI-powered technology, it’s like having a team of expert researchers at your fingertips. Trusted by millions—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—SurveyMonkey helps teams gather insights and information that inspire better decisions, create experiences people love, and drive business growth. Discover how at surveymonkey.com.What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled, organised, and proactive Senior Executive/Office Assistant to provide essential support to the India centre head and the India Leadership Team in ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations and making SurveyMonkey’s Bengaluru office a vibrant workplace. Someone who is passionate about providing administrative support to the India centre head, managing their calendar, handling confidential communications, preparing presentations, coordinating travel arrangements, and acting as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless operations and efficient use of the leadership team’s time while maintaining strict confidentiality.What You’ll Be Working On
- Provide administrative support to executives and India leaders.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, take meeting minutes.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and manage leaders’ visit.
- Plan and coordinate events, celebrations, meetings, including logistics and materials.
- Prepare operational reports and presentations.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
- Track and manage event budgets, expenses, and purchase orders.
- Serve as a liaison between departments and external stakeholders.
- Act as the first point of contact for all external clients and vendor visits.
- Assist with onboarding of new hires.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
We’d love to hear from people with
- Minimum 6 years prior administrative and/or office management experience.
- Proven track record of success working within a fast-paced IT environment (SaaS, Software Development, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficient with Google Office and Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven project management and prioritization skills.
- Self-motivated and trustworthy, able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong client-facing, interpersonal communication skills.
- Team player; always open to helping colleagues.
- Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Kannada language is preferred.
- Familiarity with basic accounting processes preferred.
Work Arrangement
SurveyMonkey believes in-person collaboration is valuable for building relationships, fostering community, and enhancing our speed and execution in problem-solving and decision-making. As such, this opportunity requires you to work from the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru 5 days per week.Why SurveyMonkey?
At SurveyMonkey, curiosity powers everything we do. We’re a global company where people from all backgrounds can make an impact, build meaningful connections, and grow their careers. Our teams work in a flexible, hybrid environment with thoughtfully designed offices and programs like the CHOICE Fund to help employees thrive in work and life. We’ve been trusted by organizations for over 25 years, and we’re just getting started. Our milestones include celebrating a quarter-century of curiosity with 25 acts of giving, opening new hubs in Costa Rica and India, crossing the threshold of 100 billion questions answered, and earning recognition as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces across North America and Asia. We live our company values—like championing inclusion and making it happen—by embedding them into how we hire, collaborate, and grow. They help shape everything from our culture to our business decisions. Come join us and see where your curiosity can take you.Our commitment to an inclusive workplace
SurveyMonkey is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Your data For more information on how SurveyMonkey (including its subsidiary and affiliated companies) processes your personal data as a job candidate or applicant, please see our Global Applicant and Candidate Data Privacy Notice. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or summarizing interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Executive Assistance
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Travel Arrangements
- Presentation Preparation
- Confidentiality
- Office Management
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
Skills & topics
- Senior Executive Assistant
- Administration Assistant
- Executive Support
- Office Management
- Calendar Management
- Travel Coordination
- Presentation Preparation
- Confidentiality
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- SaaS
- IT
- Bengaluru
- India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of administrative experience, SaaS/IT background, and proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize organizational, project management, and client-facing abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate trustworthiness: Mention your ability to handle confidential information and work with minimal supervision.
- Highlight language skills: Note your familiarity with Kannada if applicable, as it's preferred for this role.
- Prepare for an in-office role: Understand that this is a 5-day per week on-site position in Bengaluru.
Technical preparation
Master Google and Microsoft Office suites.,Practice calendar and meeting scheduling.,Familiarize with basic accounting processes.,Prepare for report and presentation creation.
Behavioral questions
Demonstrate handling of confidential information.,Provide examples of strong organizational skills.,Showcase client-facing and interpersonal abilities.,Illustrate your trustworthiness and self-motivation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant role at SurveyMonkey in Bengaluru?
- This role requires a 5-day per week commitment to working on-site at the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru, India. The company values in-person collaboration for building relationships and enhancing team effectiveness.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant position at SurveyMonkey?
- SurveyMonkey is looking for candidates with a minimum of 6 years of prior administrative and/or office management experience. Experience within a fast-paced IT environment, such as SaaS or Software Development, is also highly valued.
- What software proficiency is expected for this SurveyMonkey administrative role?
- Candidates should be proficient with both Google Office and Microsoft Office suites. Familiarity with basic accounting processes is also preferred.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant at SurveyMonkey?
- Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to executives, managing calendars, coordinating travel and meetings, preparing reports and presentations, handling confidential information, assisting with new hire onboarding, and serving as a liaison for stakeholders.
- Does SurveyMonkey offer remote work for the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant position?
- No, this specific Senior Executive & Administration Assistant position requires you to work from the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru 5 days per week. SurveyMonkey believes in the value of in-person collaboration.
- Are there any language preferences for the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant role in Bengaluru?
- Yes, familiarity with the Kannada language is preferred for this role, in addition to excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English.
- What educational background is preferred for the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant at SurveyMonkey?
- An Associate degree is the minimum requirement, with a Bachelor’s degree being preferred for this position. This indicates a preference for candidates with a solid educational foundation.
- How does SurveyMonkey use AI in its hiring process for roles like the Senior Executive & Administration Assistant?