Rimowa Executive Assistant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA seeks an Executive Assistant in Cologne, Germany for 18-month maternity cover role offering hybrid work and premium benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to senior management
- Prepare presentations, statistical analyses, reports, and decision-making documents
- Organize and coordinate business travel and corporate events
- Manage general assistance tasks including correspondence, scheduling, visitor reception, and calendar management
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives through research and synthesis
- Oversee and develop business travel management processes
Qualifications
- Completed commercial or administrative training or equivalent
- Proven experience in an advanced executive assistant role
- Absolute reliability and discretion in handling confidential matters
- Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an executive or senior administrative support capacity
Education
Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent business administration qualification
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid annual leave, 30% employee discount on RIMOWA products, corporate benefits, occupational pension scheme with significant employer contribution (after 6 months tenure), subsidized canteen with freshly prepared meals, Urban Sports Club membership, subsidized Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass)
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
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