Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other.
Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back.
In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
The DACH Enterprise Sales organization is at the heart of Workday's growth in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Our team of senior leaders drives the enterprise sales mission across the region, helping customers transform the way they manage their people and finances. This full-time position will be based out of our offices either Munich, Berlin or can be home-office based across Germany.
You will report directly to our Group Vice President (GVP) Sales of the DACH region.
What makes this team special is the combination of ambition and camaraderie. Our colleagues pride themselves on delivering outstanding results while genuinely enjoying the journey together. We support each other, drive accountability, and foster an open, direct, and encouraging environment. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all - and this role is essential to making that happen behind the scenes.
About the Role
As an Executive Assistant, you will be the trusted right-hand person and provide high-quality, day-to-day support to the to the GVP leading the DACH region, as well as supporting the 4 senior sales leaders across Germany and Switzerland.
This is far more than a traditional assistant role, it is a unique blend of executive support and program management.
You will be the person who ensures that the DACH sales leadership team runs smoothly and efficiently, anticipating needs and creating the conditions for success.
Your work will span a wide range of high-impact responsibilities:
- Executive Support and Calendar Management: Manage complex schedules, coordinate travel arrangements, and handle correspondence for multiple VP-level leaders across two countries, ensuring priorities are aligned and time is used effectively.
- Strategic Project Management: Plan and deliver key regional programs such as leadership visits, bootcamps, return-to-office initiatives, and new hire orientation camps - owning timelines, coordination, and follow-through from start to finish.
- Executive Briefing and Presentations: Create polished executive briefing decks and presentations that help leaders prepare for customer meetings, internal reviews, and regional events.
- Full Event Management: Own end-to-end event planning including catering, hotel bookings, evening events, customer invitations, speaker coordination, and executive preparation - ensuring every detail reflects the Workday experience.
- Administrative and Operational Support: Provide logistical support to the office and German field organization, including managing incoming communications, dispatching correspondence, and coordinating with internal teams on market-related activities and customer events.
- Health, Safety, and Security: Support the office manager with environmental health and safety matters, including assisting with safety regulations, first-aid coordination, and identification verification processes.
We are looking for someone with multitasking abilities, exceptional social and project management skills. A successful Executive assistant will have a proactive demeanor to provide senior-level executive support and managing schedules.
Workday is a fast growing company, and the Executive Assistant will need to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities. The utmost confidentiality is imperative, as you will be working on critical projects and will be privy to confidential information.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in an executive assistant, administrative assistant, or office coordination role, ideally supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and logistics across multiple senior leaders
- Completed professional education or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English (written and verbal), with the confidence and poise to…
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