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Account Handler - Group Operations - German Speaking

Title: Account Handler - Group Operations - German Speaking
Salary: Excellent
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of this role is to ensure a high standard of customer service is delivered to clients in order to sustain GTA�s reputation in the market place and to encourage repeat business from clients. This key role involves liaising and negotiating with internal departments and external suppliers in order to ensure the smooth operation of tours whilst providing high quality products and services. The Account handler�s task is to maintain and increase profit levels of groups as well as generate extra revenue through the up selling of additional services.

REPORTING AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

� The account handler must report to the Team Leader, both internal and external issues that may have an impact on the smooth operation of tours.

� The account Handler must support and assist Team Leader, being flexible and willing to assist during other team members� absence.

� The account handler should regularly communicate with the sales representatives in order to discuss operational issues and successes which could lead to future business opportunities / leads for GTA

KEY ACTIVITIES

� To maintain accounts by servicing all client needs from the point of handover from sales to the day the group departs

� To ensure that a high standard of service is provided to clients at all times at all times:

� Action and acknowledge requests in a timely manner � within 48 hours

� Immediate response to all queries relating to groups

� Providing accurate and detailed information to clients and supplier�s promptly

� Problem Solving - Anticipates and deals with problems in advance

� To ensure the smooth operation of a group from go-ahead to groups departure:

� Check go-aheads and Itinerary and raise any unclear points with sale departments.

� Accurately up-date the system with information required.

� Work to the Operations schedule given to the client

� Ensure confirmations of services and hotels are received within an acceptable time frame and budget and manage and control these quoted budgets

� Communicate any special requirements about the group to the co-ordination department

� Update file and complete forms as per company policies.

� Negotiate with internal departments/suppliers to control profitability levels and increase GPM

� To promote and up sell additional products and services to clients in order to generate additional turnover

� To research and plan for large pieces of business in advance of the operation, i.e. destination research, product knowledge and have the ability and know-how to research and suggest alternative services when original request is not available/possible.

� To be trained and fully knowledgeable on the following systems:

� London Quotes and Reservations Systems

� Microsoft Office

� Auto route

� To ensure a positive and professional image of the department and company is portrayed to clients, staff and colleagues at all times

COMPLEXITY

� Productivity � Successfully operating the required number of groups at a high quality standard to reach required departments productivity levels.

� Profitability � Maintaining and where possible enhancing profitability on a tour by tour basis enabling the department to meet the expected profit levels including up selling, negotiating, budgeting

Sensory Insights Technologist (12 Month FTC)

Title: Sensory Insights Technologist (12 Month FTC)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Leicestershire - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Languages: English, French, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

At PepsiCo innovation takes centre stage. That means our Europe R&D team are at the heart of the action and are kept busy creating exciting new products for consumers across the continent, from Leicester toHamburgtoMoscow.

In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.

Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.

We currently have an opportunity for a talented sensory professional to join our team based in Leicester. You will manage all Sensory testing programmes for specific R&D markets. In addition we will leverage you expertise in new and existing Sensory methodologies & multivariate statistical analyses to provide actionable data driven sensory insights to support the regional R&D agenda.

Principal Accountabilities

To manage, advise, plan and organise all regional sensory insights projects using solid technical project management techniques.

To manage, coach and develop both L2 Sensory Technicians in project management techniques, application and interpretation of new & existing sensory methodologies and effective communication skills.

Work as an integral part of the cross functional team to ensure alignment on deliverables and project delivery to time and to the required standard.

Leverage external academic and industry contacts to identify & implement cutting edge sensory techniques to enhance the methodology toolbox and build internal capability.

Provide quality insights and interpretation that drive decision making on R&D programmes for existing and new product platforms and processes across both snacks and beverages.

Work closely with 3rdparty provider of Sensory Assessors to:

Provide timely and accurate performance feedback for all 30 individuals.

ensure consistent delivery of high quality sensory service

manage quarterly reviews with external vendor to feedback on issues and service improvements

Desired Skills & Experience

First Degree in a Scientific or Food Science discipline.

Expertise in application and interpretation of multivariate statistical techniques

Expertise using FIZZ Sensory Analysis software would be preferential

Previous R&D experience, preferably with experience of managing Sensory testing in an FMCG environment.

Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.

Good presentation skills (written & verbal).

Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.

Self-starter, self-motivating - very high drive for results and able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.

Project Manager Long Term Research - English Speaking

Title: Project Manager Long Term Research - English Speaking
Salary: Competitive
Location: Leicestershire - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

At PepsiCo innovation takes centre stage. That means our Europe R&D team are at the heart of the action and are kept busy creating exciting new products for consumers across the continent, from Leicester toHamburgtoMoscow.

In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.

Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.

We currently have an opportunity in our Long Term Research team for a Project Manager to run a critical project looking at new technologies in collaboration with one of our partner universities. This will be a combination of practical work, working with academics and running the project alongside a number of smaller projects.

Principal Accountabilities

Manage day to day academic partnership projects through best practice project management of work programmes to budget and time. This will including external and internal project team, government agencies and suppliers.

Responsible for the manufacture and design of prototypes in partnership with academic and internal collaborators ensuring the execution, quality and cost requirements of projects.

Working with ingredients and equipment suppliers to formulate new ingredients suppliers in conjunction with academic partners.

Generate hypotheses and conduct sound project research - plan, design, organise, execute and report statistically sound experiments in a precise and timely manner to generate and test new hypotheses. Make recommendations based on data analysis and input from others.

Identifying product solutions to delight the consumer and manufacturing product prototypes. Proving consumer/sensory/analytical samples to assist in determining process development direction.

Develop practical solutions for problems encountered on current assignments, connecting with external world with an Adopt - Adapt - Invent mindset.

Grow capable people by coaching and implementing development plans for others within the team.

Technically savvy, must be able to learn, apply and adapt new and varied technologies, giving the flexibility to move between projects.

Desired Skills & Experience

Requires Ph.D in Science/Food Science/ Biochem/Chem-Engineering or equivalent skills/experience

Competence at product and/or process development

Must have project management experience

Must be practically minded and adept at using processing equipment and scientific instruments in a Pilot Plant environment,

Competent at working with pilot scale equipment, with an appreciation of operator and equipment safe working practices (HACCP, HAZOP, PUWER, etc.)

Equally at home in an office environment and a busy Pilot Plant,

Must enjoy working as part of a team, working closely with other scientists to form part of a multi-skilled team

Must apply a scientific approach to understanding complex interactions between material properties and process conditions, and their influence on finished product attributes

Very good attention to detail, highly numerate and computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written)

Must be self-aware of interaction style to adapt accordingly, and be willing to act on feedback

Effective negotiation skills to ensure equitable use of shared Pilot Plant resources

Whilst the role is day based at one location, willing to work flexible hours on occasion and travel as necessary.

Valid driving licence

Entry level IT role with German

Title: Entry level IT role with German
Salary: Competitive plus pension and healthcare
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

Market Engineer with German

Kelkoo are currently recruiting for a market engineer. The role of a market engineer is to ensure that our suppliers products are displayed correctly on the Kelkoo website using a range of technologies such as Linux, Shell, HTML, PHP, XML, and Javascript. The role has a large element of customer service associated to it as the post holder will need to be in regular contact with our suppliers. Full training will be provided we need enthusiasm, drive and a strong interest in ecommerce and its technologies. Previous commercial experience is not a prerequisite for this role and we�d be happy to accept applications from both graduates and those with commercial experience.

Key duties

� Maintain existing client integrations using our in house development tools
� Set up new integrations with clients including full development and testing
� Work closely with the sales team and their customers to ensure a quality product is delivered
� Using appropriate technologies to deliver solutions
� A strong desire to learn both technical and customer skills

Key skills required
� Ideally a degree in computer science or a related subject
� Strong computing skills using Windows, Linux and Shell technologies
� Strong communicator with good telephone manner
� Programming experience with some of the following technologies (HTML, PHP, Python, XML, Javascript, Java, MySQL)
� Fluent German and English skills

Selection Process

Send your CV through the link provided and our recruitment team will be in touch. There will be an initial telephone interview followed by at least one face to face interview at our London office.

About Kelkoo

Kelkoo is one of Europe�s leading shopping comparison websites. We list over 12 million products and work with more than 10,000 retailers. We sift through the numerous possibilities to find what�s exactly right for our customers. We bring the best of the high street: the names, the choice, the bargains and we combine this with the convenience of the internet: instant results, customer reviews, like-for-like comparisons. We work with thousands of trusted brands like Apple, Sony and Nike, shops like John Lewis, Argos and Tesco, and sites like Amazon, ebookers and Play.com to bring the best deals to our users.

Kelkoo was created in 2000 following the merger between Zoomit, Dondecomprar and Shopgenie. The name �Kelkoo� is a phonetic spelling based on the French phrases �Quel co�t?" which means "At what price?" and "Quel coup" meaning "What a bargain". The brand was bought by Yahoo! in 2004 and then sold in October 2008, to Jamplant, a UK private equity firm who have been running Kelkoo ever since.

Today we operate in 12 countries worldwide including most parts of Europe (UK, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden), the USA and Brazil. We have 2 global brands: Kelkoo shopping and Kelkoo travel. Every month we reach over 32 million unique users worldwide through our portfolio of brands. In Europe we reach more than 10 million unique users and work with 23 of the top 25 retailers.

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English or German Speaking Implementation Consultant

Title: English or German Speaking Implementation Consultant
Salary: Salary from �30,000 per annum
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

Implementation Consultant � HumanConcepts

Summary:

Our Implementation Consulting Professionals are responsible for delivering enterprise, large-scale, complex HCM solutions that integrate business processes with technology to help our clients achieve high performance.� The implementation consultant enables clients to meet their workforce management objectives by providing them with the most effective enterprise software solution available in the marketplace.� This position will focus on business design, technical design, implementation, training, and deployment of HumanConcepts projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with the industry leading Professional Services Team at HumanConcepts and implement high impact SaaS and on-premise solutions at the largest and most recognized corporations in the world.�

Responsibilities:

* Perform end to end installation, configuration, and implementation in development and production environments for both hosted (SaaS) and on-premise products.
* Create project documentation
* Train clients
* Create project/development estimates and develop statements of work
* Manage project plans, execution and closure of assigned projects
* Advise, educate, and influence clients to ensure HumanConcepts user adoption
* Interact with all levels of management and roles within the company and with clients
* Work independently and lead teams consisting of employees, client personnel, and third party vendor resources in multiple locations and time zones.
* Client-centric: deliver the highest, most consistent level of client service to our clients.
* Schedule and deliver both remote and onsite engagements with clients
* Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%
* Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written, including good listening, conflict management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor�s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or equivalent work experience
* 2+ years of HRIS / HRMS / HCM systems experience
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal): English ( German is desirable )
* Strong IT project management experience: methods and procedures
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional or consulting services � implementing enterprise software solutions for large and complex organizations on-time and on budget.
* Deep understanding of SaaS / Cloud-Based deployments and integration delivery models
Experience with SSO / SAML protocols
* In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: SAP, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, or Lawson
* Knowledge of Web applications, Microsoft Windows, SQL Server or Oracle DB (previous experience a plus)
* Understanding of system and network architecture, system platforms, system access, database design, SQL queries, network protocols.
* Experience with implementation methodology as applied to enterprise software
* Proven ability to problem solve, including analyzing symptoms and causes, identifying and defining the problem to be solved, collecting data, establishing the facts, drawing valid conclusions and developing solutions.
* Proven ability to collaborate and partner with peers in a heavily matrixed organization

German Speaking Account Executive � IT Sales, DACH Region.

Title: German Speaking Account Executive � IT Sales, DACH Region.
Salary: Base Salary �35K plus commission and bonuses; OTE �50K+
Location: West Sussex - South East, United Kingdom
Languages: German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic achiever who joins the EMEA team at Diskeeper Corporation, a global leader in the field of IT solutions software. Their role will include the development of new business to private and public sector prospects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as customer relationship management for existing accounts.

The role also involves building and maintaining alliances with channel partners in DACH to increase sales and market penetration through these partners. The role is primarily office-based but requires regular travel throughout the DACH region. The applicant must be fluent in the German language. Prior experience in IT sales is an advantage. Full training on our products will be provided in-house.

Junior Project Manager

Title: Junior Project Manager
Salary: �16,000 starting salary
Location: South London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, French, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

Junior Project Manager

Starting Salary

�16,000 per annum

We are currently looking to hire a Junior Project Manager to work in our Southwark Street London SE1 offices.

Reporting directly to our Head of Projects, responsibilities will include:

� Liaising with clients and organising translation of diverse material in various languages
� Providing estimates for translation and interpreting assignments
� Co-ordinating the translation and interpreting projects and assignment of translators and interpreters in various languages
� Telephoning new prospects and existing clients
� Occasional proof-reading of English marketing materials and other communications

Requirements:

� The ideal candidate will speak English as their mother tongue but also fluent in at least one other language and have a degree in translation or a subject with a significant translation component
� A strong work ethic, ability to work unsupervised under considerable pressure and a willingness to go the extra mile to meet deadlines are essential. Equally important are good communication and negotiation skills
� Experience of translation co-ordination or similar demonstration of organisational abilities would be a definite advantage but by no means essential as full training will be given

Candidates should also exhibit the following:

� Professional demeanour
� Be goal orientated and tenacious
� Self-motivated and pro-active
� Capable of improvising and thinking on their feet
� Numerate & IT literate
� Have the flexibility to work overtime as required

A can-do attitude, determination to succeed and a willingness to get the job done whatever it takes are far more important than experience.

French or German Speaking Business Development Manager

Title: French or German Speaking Business Development Manager
Salary: Outstanding Income Potential
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: French, German
Posted: 10th Feb 2012

Corporation Service Company (www.cscglobal.com) is an industry leading 110 year-old international company. We work with the largest corporations, law firms and financial institutions in the world to help them promote and protect their brands.

We are a global leader and the single source provider to secure, promote and protect the intellectual assets of our clients. We strive to provide superior services and products in an environment that supports your career growth. Visit our website at www.cscglobal.com.

The role:

We are currently seeking a motivated French and English OR German and English speaking salesperson to drive revenue by sourcing new business for our Corporate Identity Protection division in European markets. The Business Development Manager will focus on hunting and closing new sales opportunities within both companies and law firms. This position is based in our growing office located in London. The role includes traveling to Central Europe. Applicants should have an affinity to global brands.

The ideal candidate will offer us:

� B2B sales experience in technical or professional services
� Proven ability in new business acquisition - ideally within the area of trademarks and brand protection or brand promotion
� Record of consistent & exceptional achievement in exceeding sales goals
� Well developed administrative and territory management skills
� A passion and aptitude for consultative selling
� Strong relationships with C-level decision makers
� Excellent communication and presentation skills
� Native (or �as good as� ) French speaker OR native (or �as good as�) German speaker
� Fluency in English at a business level
� Other languages such as Italian, Hungarian, Czech would benefit this internationally focused role

What can we offer you?

� Outstanding income potential; basic salary + commissions
� A challenging and rewarding career
� A supportive, growth-oriented environment that wants your ideas on how to succeed and improve
� An important role within our organization
� Private medical and dental coverage through BUPA program
� 28 days of paid holiday time � 8 paid holidays � Educational Assistance � AND MORE!

German speaking Business Support Representative

Title: German speaking Business Support Representative
Salary: �21,100
Location: North London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

We have our European Customer Service Centre in Harrow, just 15 minutes by train from Euston. It's multicultural. It's multilingual. And it offers you the kind of training, development and rewards you'd expect from one of the world's most successful technology companies.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for maintaining prices and general master data within the SAP system. This will involve liaising with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Customer Service. You will be required to use your initiative to identify and minimize potential issues.

Along with a proven ability to communicate at all levels, you will need first-class analytical and PC skills � ideally including some knowledge of SAP and Lotus Notes. You must also be a good team player who enjoys solving problems and communicating with others. Flexibility, attention to detail and strong organisational skills are, of course, essential.

If you�ve got the talent we�re looking for, we can promise you full training, great promotion prospects and exposure to truly international work. Add to that some of the best rewards and benefits in the business and you�ll know why it�s time to talk to us.

German Speaking Researcher

Title: German Speaking Researcher
Salary: �8-10/hr
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

We are looking for a researcher with excellent German language skills to join our international media agency on a temporary basis.

The ideal candidates will have some experience of telephone based research. Enthusiasm, tenacity, and a good telephone manner are all essential qualities.

Languages required: Fluent in German and English.

Skills required

� Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner

� Excellent verbal and written skills

� Good organisational and administrative abilities

� Excellent data processing and IT skills

� Good numeracy skills

� Attention to detail

Knowledge of and/or interest in the financial sector would also be an advantage.

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Temporary

Salary: �8-10/hr

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please forward CV, by clicking apply on the apply button below.

German speaking online marketing role

Title: German speaking online marketing role
Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

SEM / PPC Specialist with fluent German

Kelkoo are looking for an SEM specialist with German language skills in their Victoria office to manage keyword bidding across Germany. Candidates must have a keen interest in the way SEM/PPC works and must demonstrate an inquisitive mind with an eagle eye for detail. Logical thinking, a passionate desire for accuracy and a can-do attitude are a key. We�d also like you to be fun, energetic and be full of good ideas about how to get Kelkoo to the top of those search rankings. This role would suit someone looking to start or continue their career in online marketing and will offer excellent development opportunities.

Key duties

Budget planning and control
Strategy, planning, bid management, ROI/Margin based optimisation
Performance monitoring, traffic analysis & reporting
Identify opportunities for growth & implement
Best practice deployment, testing and refinement

Key skills required

University degree or equivalent experience
Experience working online, great if you have prior SEM experience although SEO or other content experience would be fine
Experience in an international environment is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions for manipulating text and data)
Languages: Fluent in English and German

Selection Process

Send your CV through the link attached and our recruitment team will be in touch. There will be an initial telephone interview followed by at least one face to face interview at our London office.

About Kelkoo

Kelkoo is one of Europe�s leading shopping comparison websites. We list over 12 million products and work with more than 10,000 retailers. We sift through the numerous possibilities to find what�s exactly right for our customers. We bring the best of the high street: the names, the choice, the bargains and we combine this with the convenience of the internet: instant results, customer reviews, like-for-like comparisons. We work with thousands of trusted brands like Apple, Sony and Nike, shops like John Lewis, Argos and Tesco, and sites like Amazon, ebookers and Play.com to bring the best deals to our users.

Kelkoo was created in 2000 following the merger between Zoomit, Dondecomprar and Shopgenie. The name �Kelkoo� is a phonetic spelling based on the French phrases �Quel co�t?" which means "At what price?" and "Quel coup" meaning "What a bargain". The brand was bought by Yahoo! in 2004 and then sold in October 2008, to Jamplant, a UK private equity firm who have been running Kelkoo ever since.

Today we operate in 12 countries worldwide including most parts of Europe (UK, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden), the USA and Brazil. We have 2 global brands: Kelkoo shopping and Kelkoo travel. Every month we reach over 32 million unique users worldwide through our portfolio of brands. In Europe we reach more than 10 million unique users and work with 23 of the top 25 retailers.

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European Credit Controller

Title: European Credit Controller
Salary: Undisclosed
Location: Derbyshire - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

Harlan Laboratories is a leading provider of essential pre-clinical and non-clinical contract research, research models, animal diets, and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, agrochemical, and chemical industries, as well as universities, government, and other research organizations. Our focus is on providing customers with products and services to optimize the discovery and safety of new medicines and compounds. We have over 2,900 employees in 13 countries, but we act locally, understanding the value of close relationships and collaboration with our customers

European Credit Controller
Full Time

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Credit Controller reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will need to have substantial credit control experience where you have had responsibility of building your own relationships. Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner, and excellent time management experience is also required.

This role will suit someone who is used to a busy and fast moving environment. You�ll take control and ownership of A/R Ledger for both UK and Switzerland whilst working with minimum direction on collections for the complete ledger. You�ll anticipating developments, and identify accounts that will require special attention and handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms. Undertaking complex reconciliations, and compiling documentation for legal action you�ll obtaining sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.

Fluent in English and German, with �A� level in English and Maths (or equivalent), you�ll possess strong IT skills in Word and Excel, have the ability to build relationships and work under pressure and to deadlines. Experience of JDE would be a distinct advantage

Interested? Please send your full CV by clicking "Apply" today or post it to Human Resources Department, Harlan Laboratories Ltd., Shardlow Business Park, London Road, Shardlow, Derbyshire DE72 2GD.

Closing Date: 29th February 2012

Please note that this job may close early if a large number of applications are received. All short listed candidates will receive details of the interview within 6 weeks of the closing date and unless you hear from us you may assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

www.harlan.com

German Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Polish)

Title: German Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Polish)
Salary: �22,000 - �24,000
Location: North London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German, Polish
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

Role description for Credit Collector

The role of Credit and Collections Collector has overall responsibility for all aspects of the AR asset sitting on the balance sheet.

From a process perspective the Credit & Collections Collector follows the receipt and application of cash to the appropriate customer accounts, resolution of disputes and deductions, collecting pure past due accounts and potentially the management of legal and special collections. The evaluation of credit worthiness of new accounts and the annual review of credit limits. Resolving order release issues that result in credit blocks. Ensuring compliance is achieved with the various internal control standards. Providing advice and educating Business Line Operations to highlight the effect of issues such as terms, etc. Finally, the Collector must participate with the broader Customer Focus Team to ensure service delivery.

Overall, this role will ensure money is collected efficiently according to business terms, assisting the business in balancing sales versus risk and maintaining an excellent internal control environment.

Requirements:
� Familiarity with SAP, MS Office and Lotus notes tools to ensure excellent communication, analysis and presentation skills
� Virtual team working capability � using conference calls, web-ex, etc.
� Proven ability to communicate with country/ remote teams
� Ability to assess different work practices and adopt most effective bearing corporate credit policy
� Assertive business skills

Competencies:
� Excellent collaborative skills � to ensure effective communication, influencing and goal setting within Credit, Finance and Operations as well with Business Units
� Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
� Good analytical skills
� Attention to detail is essential with sensitive commercial and financial data
� Ability to work with all levels of management
� Creative ability handle ad-hoc requests
� Knowledge of SAP
� Can work under pressure & to deadlines
� Language skills relating to the Cluster supported (English, Nordic, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch/Flemish)

Core Tasks:
� Work with collections activity to ensure the achievement of the required WW /EAMER Treasury goals & EAMER targets
� Communicate with a customer base to collect monies to understand cash or billing issues
� Provide escalation to EAMER Credit
� Support Sales & Service in evaluating all new business opportunities
� Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and SOX controls, supported by providing evidential reports or documentation.
� Maintaining customer master data

Media analyst with Dutch OR German

Title: Media analyst with Dutch OR German
Salary: Excellent
Location: Berkshire - South East, United Kingdom
Languages: Dutch, German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

Esmerk is part of the Finnish media group Sanoma and provides business information services to senior executives in over 600 global companies. We employ around 50 media analysts at our UK office, an interesting and challenging role which involves reading online newspapers and other publications, selecting relevant business news articles and writing summaries in English.

At present we have one full time vacancy in our European team for a Media Analyst with excellent Dutch and German. Basic knowledge of finance, business and economics would also be helpful, although full training is given.

Candidates MUST have excellent written English.

Normal working hours are 8 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. Our offices are based in central Reading with good access to the main rail station.

TRANSLATION ACCOUNT MANAGER (GERMAN)

Title: TRANSLATION ACCOUNT MANAGER (GERMAN)
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Location: Birmingham - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Languages: German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

TRANSLATION ACCOUNT MANAGER (GERMAN)

The Translation People specialise in providing business to business translation and language services for its international client base through a global network of translators and strategic partners.

We have a new opportunity for a German-speaking Account Manager to join our Birmingham, UK office to handle translation projects for a diverse range of clients from quotation stage to final invoicing. We are looking for an Account Manager with fluent German to native standard. Extensive client and supplier liaison is required as is proofreading of smaller projects. As an account manager you would also be responsible for increasing your client portfolio, so an aptitude for sales and developing customer relations is essential.

A graduate in translation studies, modern languages or similar, the successful candidate should be a fluent German speaker and have outstanding written and spoken English. You should share our passion for language and delivering a high quality service.

Key attributes for this post are: organisational skills, a desire to exceed client expectations, a keen eye for detail, adaptability and a high level of IT skills. You should have a professional attitude, be self motivated and able to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Whilst your administrative and organisational skills are of paramount importance, your attitude and approach are of equal value. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious individual with a positive outlook and cheerful personality; someone who is calm under pressure and who strives to deliver the best possible service to their clients.

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV and a covering letter to Jasmin Schneider, Operations Manager no later than 17th February 2012.

German, French or Spanish Speaking Business Development Managers

Title: German, French or Spanish Speaking Business Development Managers
Salary: �40k OTE Uncapped & Competitive Salary offered
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: French, German, Spanish
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

Business Development Managers

FMCG, TGA or Telecoms, Technology & Gaming
Fluency in English & a European language (German, French, Spanish Italian) is essential

�40k OTE Uncapped & Competitive Salary offered

Euromonitor International is a global success story. With a reputation for being a world class business intelligence provider, a 90% client retention rate and industry leading growth rates, 2012 promises to be both exciting and prosperous.

With more and more clients to look after and huge additional potential still to fulfil, we are looking for consultative Business Development Managers with experience of selling market research or business intelligence information into the FMCG, TGA (Trade Government & Academic), or Telecoms, Technology and Gaming sectors to join our highly successful sales teams.

The role

A Business Development Managers role is to target new organisations across a designated territory in Western Europe and looking after an existing client list and up-selling extra services. As a Business Development Manager you will look after your own client accounts for 15 months, giving you the opportunity to develop your account management skills as well as utilising your sales skills on daily basis to generate new business and grow your sales your pipeline, before the account transfers to a dedicated account manager.

Our client portfolio includes leading players in advertising, academia, banking, finance, foodservice, government, ingredients, libraries, manufacturing, packaging, professional services, retailing and travel

Skills & experience

To join us you will need to have an outstanding personal sales track record ideally gained in a consultative business intelligence / consumer research arena. Excellent negotiation and communication skills along with the confidence to network with clients, trade shows or industry sector seminars. Educated to degree level or equivalent you will have a target driven approach to your work along with commercial awareness and an understanding of the relevance of strategic business information.

Fluency in at least one of the following European languages is essential, German, French, Spanish or Italian.

Career Development

Our people are the key to our success, we believe in investing in our staff through regular training, and mentoring. We offer a top commission scheme, opportunity to deal with senior client personnel, travel and various avenues of career advancement in a fast-growing company which always looks to promote from within.

Salary and Benefits

� Competitive salary commensurate with experience of successful candidate.
� 20 days annual holiday, plus bank holidays, (additional 1 day per year from year 2 of employment to a maximum of 25 days)
� Private health care after one year.
� Contributory pension after one year

Due to high volumes of applicants we regret that we can only contact those who are invited to interview. Should you not have heard from us within 2 weeks you may assume you have not been successful at this time but we thank you for your time and interest in Euromonitor.

German speaking Customer Service Representative

Title: German speaking Customer Service Representative
Salary: �21,100
Location: North London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English, German, Polish
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

We have our European Customer Service Centre in Harrow, just 15 minutes by train from Euston. It�s multicultural. It�s multilingual. And it offers you the kind of training, development and rewards you�d expect from one of the world�s most successful technology companies.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will be the day-to-day link between the customer and everyone else in the supply chain � from Sales and Planning to Logistics and Credit Control. This will involve managing orders, responding to queries, raising credits and using your initiative to ensure that orders go through without a hitch.

Along with proven customer service or logistics experience, you will need first-class telephone and PC skills � ideally including some knowledge of SAP and Lotus Notes. You must also be a good team player who enjoys solving problems and communicating with others. Flexibility, attention to detail and strong organisational skills are, of course, essential.

If you�ve got the talent we�re looking for, we can promise you full training, great promotion prospects and exposure to truly international work. Add to that some of the best rewards and benefits in the business and you�ll know why it�s time to talk to us.

Customer Service Executive

Title: Customer Service Executive
Salary: �Competitive salary
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: French, German
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

Synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust, Dow Jones & Company is one of the most respected brands in providing news and business information world-wide. Dow Jones informs and inspires audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content through newswires, web sites, newspapers, newsletters, magazines, radio and television from nearly 60 countries, and in more than a dozen languages. Our products include The Wall Street Journal Europe Dow Jones Newswires, Financial News, Factiva, Barron�s, MarketWatch, SmartMoney and other specialized news and information products.

� Do you have a can do attitude?
� Are you passionate about customer service?
� Fluent in English/French or English/German?
� Want to kick-start your career with a recognised leader in the world of global news & business information?

Join a multinational organisation that focuses on its people, work within our Global Customer Support team, learn and grow your career as you mature into your role.

Customer Service Executive

Role Overview:
We are currently recruiting for the following position with English, French and/or German language skills to join our EMEA Customer Service team. You will be reporting into the Customer Service Manager, and be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and customer loyalty to Dow Jones as well as assist and act as a point of reference with the Customer Service Manager.

What are the key responsibilities?
� Provide a high level telephone and e-support in English and French or German for inquiries concerning product functionalities, content, research advice, billing/account administration.
� Provide first line technical support for Dow Jones products and services.
� Assist in identifying opportunities within accounts and escalate/liaise with Sales teams where necessary.
� Ensure customers receive accurate and timely updates and resolution to their queries.
� Document details of all inquiries accurately, efficiently and comprehensively.
� Assist the Customer Service Manager with new initiatives and projects.

What are the skills, knowledge & experience required?
� Fluent in English and French or German.
� Proven experience in a telephone and e-mail based support environment involving complex products.
� Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to establish trust, reliability and expertise over the phone and in written communication.
� Ability to assimilate complex product knowledge and identify appropriate solutions.
� A good technical aptitude and previous experience supporting Windows and Web applications in a web driven environment.
� Knowledge of online business information, financial and corporate markets including experience in the research field and information professional environment.
� A university degree is desirable but not necessary.

What we offer?

In return we offer an environment to grow and develop both your professional and personal skills in an exciting, multi-cultural workplace environment. The successful candidate should have a commitment to customer satisfaction. Resilience to maintain positive attitude in an often busy and intense environment is also important. If your experience, skills and motivations match this position then please submit your CV along with a cover letter that must detail your salary expectations.

Please note only candidates requested for interview will be contacted

NB - WHEN YOU CLICK APPLY, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO DOW JONES' CAREERS PAGE, WHERE YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

Sales and Business Development Executive (English & one other European language)

Title: Sales and Business Development Executive (English & one other European language)
Salary: Competitive package includes excellent basic + uncapped commission plan + bonus (OTE first year circa �45K)
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: French, German, Italian
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

An international commodity trading company specialising in edible nuts, seeds and dried fruit requires success driven, enthusiastic and focused individuals.

To be successful in sales you have to have ambition, personality, a desire to win and hunger to learn!

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and bright individual to join our dynamic team and become part of a growing international company, which is at the forefront of its industry.

Career Prospects: Long Term - Ability to progress to a senior sales/trading role.

Main Tasks:

Generating sales and building new markets through dynamic sales activities.

Developing new business opportunities through research, cold calling and setting up meetings.

Establishing effective rapport and relationships with customers and suppliers, initially by telephone.

Developing existing markets and increasing sales to existing customers.

Maintaining relationships with suppliers and developing relationships with new ones in order to secure reliable and competitive supply sources for the company.

Gathering information on market trends and reporting to team accordingly - Able to research, analyse and interpret information

Pro-active planning of trips to meet customers, suppliers and attend relevant exhibitions, conferences and conventions.

Main Characteristics

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience and evidence of track record of achievement in sales roles.

She/he will have a strong personality, be confident and highly motivated.
Able to work under pressure to produce results
Able to work independently and/ or as part of a team.
She/he will possess good sales and negotiation skills.
Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
She/he will have energy, enthusiasm, be goal orientated and target driven.

Able to travel within UK and overseas in order to meet customers, suppliers and attend exhibitions overseas.

Willing to work hard, often long hours in order to build relationships with suppliers and customers in other parts of the world (different time zones).

Other requirements

Permanent resident in the UK
Fluent English necessary

Fluency in other languages such as French, German, Italian or other is an advantage but not a pre-requisite.

Able to travel easily to our offices in North West London.
Competent user of all OFFICE software (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)

Salary:
Competitive package made of Basic + commission/bonuses on achieving targets and sales.
Generous basic dependant on experience, skills and evidence of track record.

Package uncapped, OTE first year circa �40K-�50K or more , subject to sales and targets achieved.

If you meet the expected criteria and wish to be considered for this role click the ' Apply ' button below to submit your CV and covering letter.

German, French, Italian and Spanish New Business Development and Account Management Roles

Title: German, French, Italian and Spanish New Business Development and Account Management Roles
Salary: Competitive salaries & uncapped OTE
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: French, German, Italian
Posted: 9th Feb 2012

New Business Development and Account Management roles

Competitive salaries & uncapped OTE offered
Fluency in English & a European language (German, French, Italian or Spanish) is required
Monday to Friday 09:00 � 17:00
Farringdon, Central London

Background

Euromonitor International is a world class business intelligence provider, with industry-leading growth rates. With more and more clients to look after and huge additional potential still to fulfil, we are expanding our account management and sales teams. Our clients are leading players in advertising, academia, banking, finance, foodservice, government, ingredients, libraries, manufacturing, packaging, professional services, retailing and travel. Our success is based on research excellence, global reach, careful attention to our 90% client retention rate and a consultative, intelligent, benefits-led sales approach. Our business developers enjoy a varied role, tailored solutions to sell, support from expert analysts, a top commissions scheme, opportunity to deal with senior client personnel, travel and various avenues of career advancement in a fast-growing company which always looks to promote from within.

The roles

The new business and account management roles are all in teams based in our London office. You will be responsible either for targeting new organisations across your designated territory in Western Europe and/or for looking after a list of existing clients and upselling them extra services. In either case you will be a highly, self-motivated sales professional with a proven track record for selling in the business-to-business arena. You�ll have the tenacity, drive, commercial awareness and persuasiveness to find the right contact and sell the benefits. You will often need to sell the system to several individuals in different locations across the region so strong networking and organisation skills as well as an understanding of corporate purchasing dynamics are a must.

Key responsibilities
� Generate sales with new clients in your designated territory in Western Europe using professional and consultative sales approach
� Contribute to our record of over 90% retention of existing customers
� Identify key sponsors, influencers and decision makers at target companies and ensure that you understand their roles and objectives, and that they understand the benefits and applications of using data
� Create a sales/key accounts plan on how to reach sales targets and ensure implementation of the plan
� Research a strong prospect list
� Take ownership of your personal sales targets
� Develop your new clients so they know how to use their online service to ensure renewal contracts and opportunities to increase contract values

Skills required

� An outstanding personal sales track record
� Proven experience of consultative selling to large multi-national organisations
� Excellent negotiation and communication skills
� Tenacity, drive and resilience
� Commercial awareness
� A targets-driven approach to work
� Experience in research and/or consumer-related and/or financial service sales
� Self-motivated and organised

Career Development

Our people are the key to our success as the leading provider of global business intelligence, their contribution is critical to us delivering a product of the highest possible quality to our clients. At Euromonitor International we believe in investing in our staff through regular training, mentoring as well as opportunities for internal and international career development.

Salary and Benefits

� Competitive salary commensurate with experience of successful candidate.
� 20 days annual holiday, plus bank holidays, (additional 1 day per year from year 2 of employment to a maximum of 25 days)
� Private health care after one year.
� Contributory pension after one year

Due to high volumes of applicants we regret that we can only contact those who are invited to interview. Should you not have heard from us within 2 weeks you may assume you have not been successful at this time but we thank you for your time and interest in Euromonitor.