Personal Assistant (German-speaking)

Personal Assistant to the Location Manager (German-speaking) Full Time or Part TimeFlowtec Solutions is a fast-growing international recruitment consultancy headquartered in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, with 8 offices across Europe and 2 offices in the US. We are specialised in the provision of niche headhunting solutions for a variety of sectors within the Engineering industry as well as Biotech and IT, and work with some of the largest engineering organisations globally as well as many fast-growth SME businesses. Our Birmingham headquarters is made up of a dedicated, multilingual team of recruitment consultants and administrative staff with 7 European languages natively spoken.We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to aid the Birmingham office’s Location Manager with day-to-day tasks. Since the Location Manager’s business focus is the DACH (Germany-Austria-Switzerland) market, the ideal candidate will have fluent written and spoken German language skills as well as fluent English. Flowtec’s clients are global, so other European languages would also be an asset.Responsibilities:Perform general administration and CRM Management promptly and efficientlyEdit job descriptions, write and post compelling adverts for vacanciesPerform screening calls with applicants to job adverts, gain candidates’ interest to explore opportunities furtherSummarise details from candidate calls in concise bullet pointsUse your excellent attention to detail to edit and proofread documentationLead generation: research target companies & appropriate contacts within niche markets, send business development emails and follow up as appropriate to unlock new business opportunitiesProactively use LinkedIn and the internet to keep up to date with market developments and new vacancies in niche engineering sectorsMake travel arrangements including booking flights, hotels and transfersAssist in producing training materials and communicating team incentivesContribute towards the team spirit in a positive way, add value and set an example of a great work ethic.Your Profile:Excellent written communication skills in German and EnglishConfident phone manner, the ability to influence and gain trust over the phone and to vary the level of formality as appropriateStrong organisational and multi-tasking ability, initiative to manage your time effectively with little need for supervisionExcellent attention to detailAbility to use Excel, Outlook and Word to a high levelExperience of working in a sales environment and understanding of basic business principles would be beneficial but is not required. This position would suit a dynamic and ambitious candidate who is looking for an opportunity to work within an international environment where no two days are the same. If you are interested in this or future opportunities in your area, please send your CV to ##### and we will contact you when opportunities arise that match your geography and experience. All enquiries are kept confidential and your information will not be shared without your prior approval.