Kendo Executive Assistant
- Location
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $43.25–46.15/hour
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Kendo
Kendo is a San Francisco‑based beauty brand developer and wholesaler that houses digitally native and selective retail-first beauty marques. The business operates as part of LVMH Moët Hennessy — Louis Vuitton, drawing on the luxury group’s resources while maintaining an entrepreneurial, product‑forward culture focused on innovation, storytelling and retail partnerships.
Kendo (LVMH) — Executive Assistant (temporary, hybrid) in San Francisco. Hourly $43.25–$46.15; supports three VPs at Kendo Brands HQ.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide high‑impact executive support to three Vice Presidents, managing complex calendars, travel, and international logistics to maximize executive productivity.
- Prioritize conflicting demands and drive projects to completion under deadline pressure, anticipating needs and escalating appropriately.
- Coordinate and execute cross‑functional internal and external meetings with precise preparation of materials and timely follow‑up.
- Prepare and maintain executive expense reports and departmental organizational charts with a high degree of accuracy.
- Act as liaison between executives, their direct reports, internal departments and external vendors, building credibility and trust across stakeholders.
- Partner with peers to plan and execute employee events and ad hoc office initiatives.
- Handle confidential and highly sensitive information with discretion in a fast‑paced environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience supporting C‑level or senior executives in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
- Prior retail/wholesale or beauty industry experience is helpful; strong interest in the beauty sector preferred.
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated organizational rigor, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superior interpersonal presence.
- Flexible with schedule and willing to work overtime as required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years supporting C‑level or senior executives in a fast‑paced environment; experience in retail, wholesale or the beauty industry is a plus.
Education
High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 43.25 to USD 46.15 per hour.
Culture
Kendo combines start‑up agility with the resources of LVMH, encouraging a ‘can‑do’ entrepreneurial mindset and a focus on creativity and product excellence. The workplace emphasizes diversity, inclusive storytelling and resilience, while operating at pace to bring innovative beauty concepts to market.
About Cerulean
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