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Upwork is an American freelance marketplace formed in 2015 from the merger of Elance and oDesk, and it connects businesses with independent professionals in software development, design, writing, marketing and increasingly artificial intelligence work. Its revenue comes from taking a percentage of what clients pay freelancers, which means it has spent years balancing take rate against the incentive for established pairs to leave the platform and transact directly. Headquartered in San Francisco and listed on Nasdaq, it has been positioning itself around higher-value professional work rather than competing at the commodity end of the market.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Country Manager for Korea, who also serves as the sales leader for the region. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing sales environment and excels at managing competing priorities.

The ideal candidate will have - , preferably supporting senior leaders within a technology company. This individual will be responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones, and ensuring the Country Manager can operate efficiently and effectively.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, strong communication abilities, and the confidence to take initiative with minimal oversight.

  • Provide executive administrative support to the Korea Country Manager and Sales Leader.
  • Manage a highly complex calendar with frequent changes, competing priorities, and last-minute requests. Coordinate meetings involving customers, executives, sales leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple time zones.
  • Schedule and organize internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled seamlessly.
  • Prioritize incoming requests and proactively anticipate scheduling conflicts before they arise.
  • Partner with regional teams, particularly those based in Singapore, to coordinate leadership activities and communications.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate follow-up actions, and help ensure deliverables are completed on time.
  • Handle confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Support travel planning, expense management, and other executive administrative responsibilities as needed.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while serving as a trusted partner to the Country Manager.
  • Work independently, exercising sound judgment and taking initiative without requiring significant direction.
  • Hybrid work environment based in Seoul, South Korea.
  • , with flexibility to work remotely on remaining days.
  • 5-10 years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives or business leaders.
  • Previous experience in a technology company is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing highly complex executive calendars and scheduling across multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience coordinating customer meetings, leadership meetings, and executive-level events.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Fluent Korean (required) - Native or business-level proficiency.
  • Professional English (required) - Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with regional teams, particularly those based in Singapore.
  • Experience supporting sales executives or country leaders.
  • Experience working in multinational or global organizations.
  • Familiarity with supporting executives across APAC regions.
  • Experience coordinating meetings across multiple international time zones.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and enterprise collaboration tools.
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