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zooplus

Online pet food and supplies retailer

Executive Assistant

Full-Time
€51.1k - €70.3k/yr
Mid
Munich, Germany
HybridThe role requires 60% office time, with an option to work abroad for 20 days in approved countries.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceExecutive Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a comparable role supporting senior leaders, ideally within an international organisation.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and competing priorities for one or more senior executives.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to remain composed and effective when priorities change.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and act independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and a consistently high standard of execution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across different functions and seniority levels.
  • A high level of professional discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Confident user of Microsoft 365, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Very good written and spoken English and German.
  • Comfortable working regularly from the Munich office, reflecting the close and relationship-based nature of the role.
Responsibilities
  • Manage complex and frequently changing calendars for two to three executives, ensuring effective prioritisation and use of their time.
  • Anticipate scheduling conflicts, identify solutions, and actively coordinate changes with relevant stakeholders.
  • Arrange meetings, including room bookings, virtual meeting set-up, agendas, supporting materials, and other logistical requirements.
  • Organise domestic and international travel, including transportation, accommodation, itineraries, and any necessary documentation.
  • Prepare and process expense reports accurately and in line with company policies.
  • Coordinate team meetings, leadership events, workshops, and occasional larger events.
  • Support the preparation and follow-up of meetings, including tracking agreed actions where required.
  • Manage sensitive information and correspondence with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders interacting with the executives supported.
  • Build effective relationships with other Executive Assistants, senior leaders, employees, and external partners.
  • Work collaboratively within the Executive Assistant team to share best practices, support larger projects, and provide cover during absences.

About the company

Zooplus SE is an online retailer in Europe that sells pet food and supplies through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. It offers about 15,000 products for various pets, including private-label brands such as Wolf of Wilderness, Smilla, and Purizon. The company uses a third-party logistics model, meaning it does not keep inventory in-house but coordinates the flow of products from suppliers to customers via fulfillment centers and delivery services. Customers place orders on Zooplus’ website and receive items through partner logistics, with a recent addition of a subscription service in Germany and Austria for automatic recurring deliveries. Zooplus operates across 30 European countries, positioning itself as a major player in online pet supplies. Its goal is to be a leading European pet-e-commerce platform by offering a wide catalog, strong supplier relationships, and scalable logistics, while expanding services like subscriptions to improve recurring sales.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Zooplus launched German marketplace August 5, 2026, expanding assortment and attachment rates.
  • ZooPoints donations and PETA vegan recognition strengthen brand trust and customer engagement in 2026.
  • Relax subscriptions and GXO automation support recurring revenue and faster fulfillment across Europe.

What critics are saying

  • Germany marketplace adds 10,000 SKUs, inviting margin compression and seller-channel conflict in 2026.
  • Fressnapf and Amazon can undercut pricing, eroding Zooplus traffic and basket economics.
  • EQT and Hellman & Friedman own Zooplus; a bad exit pressures aggressive cost cuts by 2027.

What makes zooplus unique

  • Zooplus dominates European pet e-commerce, launching Germany marketplace August 5, 2026.
  • Lionel Desclée joined September 15, 2025, bringing retail and pet-sector operating experience.
  • Private labels like Wolf of Wilderness and Smilla anchor loyal repeat purchasing across 30 countries.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training Programs

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