Executive Assistant

Company Description

METRO is a leading international wholesale company with food and non-food assortments that specializes in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent traders. Around the world, METRO has some 16 million customers who can choose whether to shop in one of the large-format stores, order online and collect their purchases at the store or have them delivered. METRO also supports the competitiveness of entrepreneurs and independent businesses with digital solutions and thereby contributes to cultural diversity in retail and hospitality.

**Job Description**:
The **Executive Assistant** (M/F/d) will work hand in hand with our Executive Vice President responsible for METRO business in Germany and Austria, such as for METRO Gastro Equipment Holding, METRO Financial Services GmbH and METRO Advertising GmbH. No day is the same What does that mean exactly? Strategic issues and day-to-day operations await you, and you will benefit from a broad range of topics - get to know the relevant topics of our business in the shortest possible time and proactively help shaping the strategic direction

You will have the opportunity to build an international network among METRO leaders while connecting with METRO customers. The exposure to stakeholders from all business areas within METRO group reveals great learning opportunities to the Executive Assistant (M/F/d) both in terms of content but also in terms of management.

The position is a great fit for ambitious talents who are curious to learn and who flourish in a dynamic and customer-oriented environment with great passion for the hospitality industry.

**YOUR TASKS**:

- Channel and prioritize all matters in respected business areas.
- Provide advice and insights to Executive Vice President by interconnecting topics and people.
- Organizing and allocating calendar/agenda efficiently, meeting organization and follow-up activities.
- Follow up and carefully keep track of on-going assignments, anticipating needs and actions when possible.
- Accompany Executive Vice President to meetings internally, as well to external visits to our stores and customers. Our business happens outside - that is where you will learn the job.
- Ensure a smooth and professional workflow, handle all confidential matters with absolute discretion.

**Qualifications**:
**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:

- A higher education in business administration, management, finance or similar.
- Genuine interest in the hospitality industry and exceptional customer orientation are prerequisites.
- Post-graduate working experience is a plus.
- Self-starter mindset and proactivity.
- Interest and desire to learn off the beaten track. Openness to get to know our business from the heart.
- Ability to connect with our customers and develop a deep understanding of their needs and challenges.
- Professional communication style, ability to convince C-Level management and to manage stakeholders.
- Outstanding service orientation and willingness to support, making others successful.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex situations and to navigate in a dynamic environment with a high variety of topics.
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Great planning competence and structured working style.
- Computer literacy, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Power Point.

Additional Information
- We offer to be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
- Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
- Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
- Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
- Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. Two canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies