Executive Assistant

sennder is a European digital freight forwarder looking for an executive assistant to join our team in Berlin and will report to the CEO’s chief of staff. Do you want to help us shape the future of the logistics industry?

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

If you’re passionate about taking yourself, sennder, and the logistics industry to the next level, curious, and driven by solving puzzles and influencing how we reach our business goals, then you might be who we’re looking for. What others may consider uncertainty, you see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive, while being a team player and understanding how your personal development intersects with the company’s growth.

As an executive assistant, you will be required to exercise exceptionally sound judgment, outstanding time management skills, and the ability to build effective and trust-based working relationships across the company

You’ll be collaborating closely with leadership teams and individuals both internally and externally and as such, a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism is critical. Organizational awareness, accurate prioritization skills, and superior attention to detail are also imperative to this role. 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL…

• Coordinate C-Level exchanges and communicate across all aspects of the business by establishing exceptional working relationships with the entire organization.
• Provide daily operational & administrative support to the CEO & two Co-Founders
• Plan & manage complex calendars and book travel  
• Manage email inboxes to ensure they are kept tidy and responses are sent in a timely manner
• Assist in preparation of presentations and briefing packs for key events & meetings
• Find ways to help our CEO & Co-Founders to optimize their impact & effectiveness continuously
• Undertake project work and research tasks when requested by the Chief of Staff/ CEO and his two Co-Founders
• Plan internal and external workshops and events, contribute your own ideas and address all projects with the utmost engagement, including welcoming and hosting guests.

PREFERABLY YOU ARE…

• Experienced as Executive Assistant or Office Manager.
• Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, and external partners
• Able to demonstrate strong organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Adaptive, outgoing, and a positive professional who loves working in an ever-changing environment with a no-task is too small attitude
• Analytical and structured in your approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Experienced working with MS Office skills or G-Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Fluent in English and German

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A fast-growing company, transitioning from startup to scale-up, where your work will make an impact on our growth and lead to several career opportunities.
• An international team of 900+ people with 65+ nationalities spread across 7 country offices with English as our company language.
• A quarterly feedback and review process for personal development. We also use “Objectives and Key Results” for company goals.
• A structured promotion process, providing everyone with fair and transparent career growth.
• Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager.
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in person (when allowed), through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers.
• When in office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits.
• Compliance with COVID-19 restrictions when required with remote interviews, onboarding, and working.

ABOUT sennder
sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder at the intersection of where technology meets logistics. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future. In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.
You can be part of one of Europe’s latest growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization.
Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on our blog here.

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams. Learn more on our career site. 

Please send your application in English and help us reduce negative unconscious bias by leaving out your picture, age, address, and other unnecessary information in your CV. We only want to know the merits on which you’d be great for this role.

If you have any questions or problems please reach out to us at ta@sennder.com. We do not accept applications via email. 

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