Chief of Staff to the CEO (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Chief of Staff to the CEO , you will be the strategic right hand to our CEO, Andreas, and create huge leverage at the highest level of Westwing. This is a massive-impact role for someone who combines sharp strategic and analytical thinking with a strong understanding of brand, customers, and aesthetics, helping us build the Superbrand in Design. You will work directly with the CEO, the Executive Team, and Senior Leadership to drive our most important strategic priorities, sharpen our operating rhythm, and ensure real accountability across the business. We are looking for someone exceptionally smart, bold, and commercially sharp, someone who is not afraid to challenge C-level stakeholders, always with a clear view on what creates value for our customers and strengthens Westwing’s position as the Beautiful Living company. This position is permanent and based in Munich . WHAT YOU'LL DO Act as a true force multiplier for the CEO by owning critical topics, preparing and driving key decisions where C-level thinking, commercial judgment, and a strong sense for Westwing’s market positioning are required 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 for Westwing and our customers 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, enabling the CEO and Executive Team to make faster and better decisions Prepare high-stakes CEO and governance moments, including Supervisory Board meetings, executive presentations, strategic storylines, decision papers, and performance narratives reflective of Westwing’s premium standards as a design brand YOU COME WITH 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 WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: 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 - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 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 - moving with purpose and care for the planet Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. Department Executive Office