German Project Manager, The Hut Group

• Exceptional spoken and written language skills in both German and English
• 2-3 years of experience in the supply of client-side translation within a project management/co-ordination role, ideally within the market research field
• Previous experience liaising with clients on a daily basis
• Competence in using translation management and productivity technology with the ability to learn new technologies and programs quickly
• Logical and creative thinking with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Demonstrating ability to organise your work, inspire your team members and lead by example
• Ability to handle pressure when delivering to tight deadlines, to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust
• Willingness to share your expertise and learn from the people around you
• Be a dedicated and enthusiastic team member and conscientious in promoting the growth of our Company

• Support the German Market Research Team as well as the larger, global Market Research Team with the production of language services in accordance with our ISO-accredited quality management system
• Work as a part of our global Operations Team
• Support and train interns and junior colleagues
• Oversee the full-cycle of project management covering a wide range of our services to meet revenue and margin targets
• Carry out proofreading, editing, coding and translation (occasionally) as well as text analyses and other text processing, including typesetting, tabulation, artwork and page layout
• Source the most appropriately skilled linguists or facilities providers
• Use translation management software to leverage internal and translation memory (TM) segment repetitions
• Manage and maintain translation assets (translation memories, glossaries, termbases)
• Adhere to our ISO-accredited quality control procedures
• Update the company’s administration systems for project, supplier and client data in accordance with our procedures
• Manage the project budgets to meet revenue and margin targets
• Create guidelines, process documentation and marketing materials to promote the service and educate colleagues
• Build a pool of linguists with the required industry- and process-specific expertise
• Attend regular training / renew accreditation (if need be) to best represent Language Connect as a trusted partner for market researchers worldwide
• Build strong relationships with clients, provide helpful, knowledgeable and friendly support, and develop efficient solutions to their language requirements
• Collaborate with the global team and liaise with Accounts, IT, Sales and Vendor Management staff to ensure excellent quality of service and high standards of customer care
• Promote the growth of the company and the German Market Research Team through the development of services to best meet client requirements
• Represent the company or the team at client meetings and conferences
• Work with the Sales team in order to promote the business through participation in industry events and shows, and cooperate with the Business Development team to identify and seize profitable opportunities in the Market Research industry
• Share own ideas on company’s policies and strategies, when required

• Company bonus scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Free onsite Doctor and Nurse
• Corporate THG discounts
• Discounted onsite Physio
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Work from home opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)

Total funding: $481.3m

The Hut Group (THG) is an online retailing platform focused on fast moving consumer goods, specifically in the health and beauty space. Built on a foundation of industry-leading technology, a world-class team and a scientific approach to building global brands, The Hut Group aspires to become the world’s most influential online retail organisation.