Senior Executive Assistant to SVP Markets (all genders)

Role ---- The Senior Executive Assistant supports the Senior Vice President of Markets and the broader Markets leadership team at Zalando. The role is central to coordinating operations, communication, and decision‑making within the commercial backbone of the business. Responsibilities ---- - Act as gatekeeper for the SVP’s time, manage schedule and prioritize meetings. - Plan and organise meetings, ensuring agendas and participants are aligned. - Anticipate executive needs, influence outcomes and keep focus on strategic priorities. - Draft internal communications such as newsletters, All‑Hands updates, emails and one‑pagers. - Drive cross‑functional projects (e.g., steering committees, information cascades, office‑space coordination). - Set up and execute administrative processes in a fast‑paced environment. - Serve as central contact for new administrative processes affecting multiple teams. - Manage travel arrangements and expense reimbursement. - Organise team events, off‑sites and workshops to build community. - Support onboarding of new team members. - Handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism. - Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff, Executive Project Manager, MB Office team and extended leadership. Qualifications ---- - Excellent administrative and organisational skills. - Ability to balance multiple priorities with senior stakeholders. - Strong gatekeeping ability and confidence to say “no” when needed. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English. - Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Gemini, etc.). - High level of discretion handling confidential information. What We Offer ---- - 27–30 days of holiday per year. - 40 % discount on Zalando fashion and beauty products, plus additional discounts. - Family support services, pension scheme, employee share programme. - Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub and mental‑health coaching. - Development opportunities through training platforms and peer reviews. - Two paid volunteering days per year. - Relocation assistance (subject to agreement). - Inclusive, diverse workplace culture.