German Speaking Project Executive

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd in Purley, South London, is seeking a German-speaking graduate to begin a career in project management, account management or client services. The role combines client liaison with project delivery, with full training provided and hybrid working.

You'll support the Account Director, work with international FMCG brands, manage multiple tasks to deadlines, and take on greater responsibility as you develop.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and strong English; degree holder.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client projects from brief to delivery.
• Liaise with German-speaking clients and internal teams.
• Track progress and provide client updates.
• Maintain accurate project information and documentation.
• Support packaging and retail design projects.
• Resolve client queries and issues.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Assist the Account Director with project and account management.
• Take on greater responsibility for own projects as you develop.

Skills

German language

English language

Communication skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

German Speaking Graduate Project Executive

£26,000 £32,000 + Benefits Purley, South London Hybrid Full Training Provided

German-speaking graduate looking to build a career in Project Management, Account Management or Client Services?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established international packaging and design business working with major FMCG and retail brands.

This is an ideal opportunity for a German-speaking graduate who is organised, confident, commercially aware and keen to develop a long-term career in an international business.

You'll work closely with an experienced Account Director, supporting German-speaking clients and international packaging and retail design projects. Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

No previous project management, packaging or agency experience is required.

The Role

As a Graduate Project Executive, you will support the day-to-day coordination and delivery of client projects, ensuring deadlines, communication and project information are kept on track.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the coordination of client projects from brief through to delivery
• Liaising with German-speaking clients and internal teams
• Coordinating project tasks, deadlines and actions
• Tracking project progress and providing client updates
• Maintaining accurate project information and documentation
• Supporting the delivery of packaging and retail design projects
• Responding to client queries and helping resolve issues
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Supporting the Account Director with project and account management
• Taking on greater responsibility for your own projects as you develop

About You

We're looking for a German-speaking graduate who:

• Is fluent in German and has strong English language skills
• Is educated to degree level
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Can manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Is confident, proactive and keen to learn
• Enjoys working with people and building client relationships
• Is interested in developing a career in Project Management, Account Management or Client Services
• Can commute to Purley, South London

Your degree can be in any subject. You do not need to have studied German, provided you have strong German language skills.

Previous experience is not essential. We're interested in graduates with the right attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn.

What You'll Receive

• £26,000 £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Full training and ongoing development
• Clear career progression
• Opportunity to progress into Project Manager or Account Manager roles
• Regular use of your German language skills
• Experience working with international FMCG and retail brands
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development

The Opportunity

This is more than a first graduate job. It's an opportunity to gain genuine experience in project management, account management and client services, while working with international clients and using your German language skills every day.

If you're a German-speaking graduate looking for a role where you can learn, take responsibility and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.