Italian Speaking Research and Business Support Assistant

French Selection (FS); Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection (FS) is seeking an Italian-speaking Research and Business Support assistant in Wilmslow. The role is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover with potential to become permanent, located just south of Manchester.

The position involves research, relationship-building and client support, with responsibilities across market research, CRM updates and coordinating with the account team to identify opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian (written and spoken) essential.
• Strong online research and information gathering skills.
• Confident and professional communicator.
• Proactive and reliable with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out online research into markets, organisations and industries.
• Gather relevant information and identify potential opportunities for clients.
• Research companies, organisations and key contacts.
• Reach out to contacts by email and telephone to gather information and develop relationships.
• Maintain accurate information on the CRM system.
• Support the account team with research projects and day-to-day client communication.
• Help prepare information for client meetings, reports and presentations.
• Manage follow-ups and multiple priorities with the wider account team.

Skills

Italian (fluent)

Online research

Communication

Time management

IT literate

Job description

Wilmslow

Ref: 4333IF

Company Profile

An established international organisation supporting clients with research, strategy and business development

Responsibilities

Italian Speaking Research and Business Support assistant

6 month Fixed Term Contract maternity cover

Potential to turn permanent

Location

Wilmslow – South of Manchester

Salary

up to £27,000 per annum depending on experience pro rota

Ref: 4333IF

Main duties

A varied role combining research, relationship-building and client support while identifying new opportunities for clients

The Role

• Carry out online research into different markets, organisations and industries
• Gather relevant information and identify potential opportunities for clients
• Research companies, organisations and key contacts
• Reach out to contacts by email and telephone to gather information and develop relationships
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the CRM system
• Support the account team with research projects and day-to-day client communication and tasks
• Help prepare information for client meetings, reports and presentations
• Manage follow-ups and multiple priorities while working closely with the wider account team

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in Italian (written and spoken) essential
• Previous experience in market research, research and/or lead generation ideal
• Experience in customer service, sales support, marketing, events or business administration would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong online research and information-gathering skills
• Confident and professional communicator
• Proactive and reliable with the ability to manage priorities, work independently and contribute positively as part of a small team
• IT Literate
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business as your experience grows

Salary

Up to £27,000 per annum depending on experience pro rota