Commercial Assistant (m/f/d)

Curt Richter SE; Köln; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Private health insurance subsidy

JobRad scheme

Free drinks at work

Job summary

Curt Richter SE in Cologne is seeking a committed office administrator to join our head office, combining commercial rigour with a professional demeanour.

You will handle accounting tasks, manage the switchboard and a range of administrative duties while contributing to efficient processes and an open, client‑oriented culture. A completed commercial apprenticeship and fluent German are essential to provide reliable support in a busy logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a commercial apprenticeship (office management, manufacturing, or freight forwarding).
• Meticulous, structured work style and reliable performance.
• Confident German communication; comfortable with English when needed.
• Friendly, service-oriented, professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & invoicing: process transport-related invoices and assist invoicing preparation.
• Switchboard: first point of contact, coordinate calls and general inquiries.
• Administrative tasks: manage post, organize meeting rooms and support in office operations.
• Process improvement: contribute ideas to optimise workflows and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial awareness

German communication

Organisational skills

Professional demeanour

Education

Commercial apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Combine commercial accuracy with organisational skills and a professional demeanour. Help us with accounts, the switchboard and administrative tasks in Cologne.

Figures at a glance. Organisation under control.

Curt Richter SE is an innovative and forward-looking family-run business with a long tradition in the chemical logistics sector. We combine experience with modern solutions and stand for quality, innovation and sustainable growth.

What sets us apart? People who take responsibility, find solutions together and actively help shape our processes. You can expect a varied working environment with short decision-making processes, genuine team spirit and an open corporate culture.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed individual to join us at our head office with immediate effect, combining commercial rigour with a professional demeanour.

What we offer:

• Security & Prospects: A position of responsibility with long-term prospects in a successful family-run business.
• A Smooth Start: A structured onboarding programme ensures you have a pleasant and successful start.
• Development & Wellbeing: We support your personal development through tailored training programmes and offer a comprehensive range of workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• Attractive extras: You'll benefit from a subsidy towards private health insurance, the option to join the JobRad scheme, and free drinks at work.

What you bring:

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship, for example in office management, the manufacturing sector or freight forwarding.
• You work meticulously, in a structured manner and are reliable. Numbers aren't just a necessary evil for you - they're one of your strengths.
• You communicate confidently in German. Even if a conversation needs to be held in English, you feel at ease doing so.
• You are friendly, service-oriented and present yourself professionally.

Your contribution to our success:

• Accounting & figures: You process transport-related incoming invoices, assist with tasks in preparation for invoicing and reliably maintain rates in our database.
• First point of contact at the site: You are the first point of contact for our customers and partners, coordinate our switchboard, organise meeting rooms and handle the post as well as other administrative tasks.
• Helping to shape processes: You do not simply follow existing procedures, but contribute your own ideas and help to continuously improve the efficiency of our processes.