Executive Assistant

Company Description

METRO is a global leader in wholesale food and non-food distribution, serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, catering businesses (HoReCa), and independent traders.

In 2025, we were awarded the Top Employer Romania and Europe certification for the fifth consecutive year. This certification places us among the top employers locally and in Europe. Globally, we are present in 35 countries, with 150,000 employees. We are passionate about supporting the growth of over 24 million customers, which means 24 million different challenges, ambitions and dreams.

METRO Romania was the pioneer in introducing the cash & carry sales system in Romania, in October 1996. Today, METRO Romania means:

• More than 4,000 employees
• 30 distribution centers across the country
• An annual turnover of 10.5 billion lei, marking a 9% growth from the previous year.
• A total sales area of 190,000 square meters
• GASTRONOMETRO - Our Culinary Training Center at METRO Militari, a symbol of culinary excellence, where our specialists provide cooking courses and gastronomic consulting services to over 7,500 clients.
• LaDoiPasi - The franchise network developed by METRO, now the largest network of independent stores in Romania, with over 2,400 locations.
• The global employer branding campaign "Shape the M" in Romania - a recognition of the contribution each METRO employee makes to the success of the company.

We are professionals working for professionals. We do business with passion. It's about speed, results, courage and team spirit. If you think alike, or if you are just curious to learn, apply on this website or log on to

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of METRO's culture, philosophy and recruitment practices. We are committed to fostering an environment that respects the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and to promoting an inclusive, fair and accessible workplace. This includes employees of all races and ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, military background and socio-economic status or any other legally protected factor. We ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. At METRO, recruitment and hiring processes have been designed to ensure diversity by giving equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CEO. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, ensuring top-quality execution of all tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the CEO's schedule, ensuring efficient Outlook calendar management;
• Handle email correspondence and document requests on behalf of the CEO;
• Organize travel arrangements and logistics;
• Prioritize multiple tasks, addressing urgent matters proactively;
• Act as a project coordinator for internal and external events;
• Prepare board presentations, attend key meetings, and take minutes;
• Track major projects and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Provide general administrative support as required.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with senior leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in assisting an executive;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A strong work ethic, a sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality;
• A solution-oriented mindset with a keen sense of business acumen;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office;
• Proficiency in English.

Additional Information

We're ready to train and reward you as a #METROCHAMPION:

• Lunch and holiday are provided by us through meal vouchers and holiday bonus;
• Your health is a priority for us, that's why you benefit from private medical insurance;
• Your performance is rewarded with team or individual bonuses;
• You get extra days off for various occasions;
• You have access to psychological, financial and legal counselling for you and your family;
• You get holiday and special occasion bonuses (Christmas, Easter, 1st of June);
• You get a referral bonus for new #METROCHAMPIONS for our team;
• You get discounts on medical and sports subscriptions;
• We value stability and reward it with extra vacation days and loyalty bonuses.