Chief of Staff to the CEO Job at Westwing Group SE (Munich)

Job Responsibility

Act as a true force multiplier for the CEO by owning critical topics, preparing and driving key decisions
Own and continuously sharpen Westwing's strategic operating rhythm, including Group strategy, OKRs, executive meetings, senior leadership conferences, and key cross-functional decision forums
Drive accountability by challenging C-level and Senior Leadership stakeholders, following up relentlessly on commitments, escalating blockers, and ensuring that strategic priorities translate into measurable business impact
Own the Group level KPI dashboard and leverage data and AI-enabled analytics to create transparency on business performance, strategic progress, risks, and trade-offs
Prepare high-stakes CEO and governance moments, including Supervisory Board meetings, executive presentations, strategic storylines, decision papers, and performance narratives

8+ years of relevant experience in business building, strategy, and/or consulting, ideally with a proven track record of leading a business or commercial unit (beyond early-stage founding)
experience in consumer/lifestyle businesses is a clear plus
Outstanding strategic acumen, commercial judgment, and analytical sharpness, with the ability to quickly understand complex business challenges, identify what really matters, and turn ambiguity into action
A strong sense for customers, brand, and aesthetics, ideally with a genuine interest in interior design, lifestyle, and premium consumer experiences
Exceptional executive communication skills in English (German is a plus), with the confidence and credibility to challenge senior stakeholders, push for clarity, and escalate when needed
Excellent storylining and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis, strategic options, and business performance data into sharp decision papers, Board materials, and CEO-ready narratives, ensuring materials are also visually compelling
A true ownership mindset, high resilience, and the ability to get things done in a fast-paced environment through a strong balance of relentless drive, sound judgment, and social intelligence

A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week
Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year
A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity
30 days of paid holiday
A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food
Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands, 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad
Support for working parents, including on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
One annual Social Impact Day
Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties