Executive Assistant to the CTO

Executive Assistant to the CTO (f/m/x), Remote in Copenhagen, SaaS/Greentech

You’re a Executive assistant who prides themselves on automating as much as possible. You’re super organized (Which is important as Peter our CTO is too) and if you are a tech geek (Like Peter) you would be perfect in this position. Initially the focus will be on organization and freeing Peter up to deal with the most important matters as a technical co-founder, but in time we’d expect you to become an extension of Peter and take on more technical tasks and projects.

What you will do

You will work directly with Peter Merkert, CTO & Co-Founder of Retraced, providing high-level operational and administrative support. You will play a key role in enabling him to focus on driving the company’s vision and growth. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, tech-savvy, and eager to make an exponential impact by supporting a visionary leader.

You will

• Prepare Peter’s daily schedule, manage his to-do list, and align priorities with company goals.
• Organize meetings, including preparing clear agendas and compiling supporting materials like Miro boards.
• Turn brief notes and ideas into actionable tasks, completing or preparing them for review.
• Draft professional email replies and correspondence on Peter’s behalf.
• Organize email threads and notes into structured, actionable pages in Notion.
• Plan travel, book flights, accommodations, and transport, and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Update project pages in Notion with clear actions, deadlines, and statuses.
• Use tools like n8n to automate repetitive workflows, connect APIs, and streamline processes.
• Research and prepare information for critical decision-making.
• Coordinate specific cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and milestones.
• Identify and propose process improvements, leveraging AI-driven solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Working with a modern, international team on a mission to make the fashion industry more sustainable.
• Great package, generous holiday allowance (unlimited in some locations).
• Working directly with a Co-Founder who lives and breathes the company culture
• The chance to learn and develop as the right hand of a CTO and Start-Up founder
• Being part of a young, dynamic company that implements employee ideas.
• Joining a thriving business on the cusp of its next growth phase.
• High level of personal responsibility and independence.
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote work options.

Who you are

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills to handle high-volume tasks and priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for drafting and organizing materials.
• Proficiency with tools like Notion, Miro, Microsoft Outlook, and automation platforms (e.g., n8n).
• Basic understanding of APIs and JavaScript for implementing and troubleshooting automations.
• Familiarity with AI tools and a drive to optimize workflows.
• Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• Preferred: Experience in startups, consultancies, or high-growth environments, with an interest in sustainability and technology.

About Retraced

Founded in 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Retraced aims to create a global ecosystem for sustainable change in the fashion industry. Employing over 65 people globally, Retraced has raised over €20 million to date. The platform enables sustainable practices and efficient data exchange across supply chains, allowing stakeholders to access and share vital information seamlessly.

For more information, visit the Retraced website or check out our LinkedIn page.

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