Strategic Executive Assistant supporting CEO in a growing beauty, food, and lifestyle company. Organizing ideas and ensuring strategic projects lead to real results through clear communication and structured analysis.
Responsibilities
Strategic sparring partner for the CEO and executive leadership
Anticipate decisions, filter ideas, assess feasibility and prepare recommendations for action
Structure topics, set priorities, and produce analyses and decision papers
Coordinate executive-level projects, ensure consistent follow-up, and regularly update the CEO on status
Support the CEO’s personal LinkedIn presence (strategy, posts, topic suggestions)
Act as a trusted link between the CEO and the workforce, ensuring internal and external communication
Strengthen and actively develop company culture
Lead and coordinate company and team events, offsites, and internal workshops
Identify process improvements, create structure, and bring clarity to complex topics
Use AI tools and analytical methods for research and market analyses
Support the executive assistant with international tasks
Requirements
Several years of experience in a strategic or executive-facing role (e.g., Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Executive Office Advisor)
University degree and strong analytical skills, with experience preparing decision papers
Structured working style, confident prioritization, and reliable follow-up — follow-up is one of your key strengths
High digital affinity; proficient use of modern tools (including AI) and comfortable working in dynamic environments
Strong communicator with excellent English skills (written and spoken)
Able to work independently and turn ideas into clear plans
Hands-on, flexible, and able to stay calm, maintain an overview and focus when handling many concurrent topics
Benefits
A central role in a fast-growing company and the opportunity to contribute significantly to Jean&Len’s success
Freedom to implement your ideas
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths typical of a fast-growing company
Flexible start time between 7:30 and 9:30 AM
Modern office in the heart of Cologne, with the option to work from home up to 2 days per week
Free underground parking for employees (first come, first served)
Free beverages (occasionally a cold Kölsch after work ;))
Up to four weeks of workation per year
Discounted Urban Sports membership
Employer contribution to company pension plan
Company health insurance (annual health budget)
Subsidy for JobRad (company bike program)
Employee discount
Company/team events
Lots of fun, humor, and a great team spirit
Job title
Senior Strategic Executive Assistant – Chief of Staff
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