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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Administrative Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVila Nova de Gaia, PortugalIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of 12th grade.
  • Previous experience in similar roles, preferably in wholesale or retail.
  • User-level knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of English is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service and respond effectively to customer needs.
  • Understand the market, competitors, and customer trends, and collaborate with the team to implement action plans.
  • Support implementation of digital tools and related processes for the Multichannel Fulfilment Center.
  • Execute the store accounting area's daily operational processes efficiently.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the office to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Report safety issues or noncompliance to the store director.
  • Manage and distribute the store's internal and external mail.
  • Manage requests and organize coffee breaks, meals for meetings, training sessions, and store events.
  • Manage and distribute store supplies within the approved budget, including office supplies, guidebooks, uniforms, and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain administrative records for local store suppliers.
  • Administratively manage and report customer-related accidents to central offices.
  • Record the store's daily sales and cash register reports in accordance with established directives and policies.
  • Manage and analyze credit customers, including checking customer bank transactions, consulting SAP FIC, preparing credit contracts, and preparing DAF reports.
  • Manage the store safe and petty cash fund, and reconcile store expenses, including employee, customer, and other authorized expenses.
  • Monitor supplier invoices; respond to customer and supplier inquiries; issue credit notes; and process sales without VAT.
  • Collaborate with the store management team and peers to implement the store or department strategy and achieve objectives.
  • Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on operational processes and practices.
  • Assist with training and onboarding new employees.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in similar roles in wholesale or retail is preferred.
  • Knowledge of English is preferred.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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