Commercial & Marketing Assistant 50% part-time role // 20 hours

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currrently looking for a Commercial & Marketing Assistant working at 50% to support the extended Commercial Team (Commercial, Network Development, Administration, and Marketing) for the areas of Germany and Austria. The office is based in Erkrath, Germany.

All operational tasks and everything related to the maintenance of the German Office are handled by the Commercial Assistant, who reports directly to the International Retail Operations Manager.

This role is a shared role and is based at 50% / 20h per week, spread over 4 work days, and is a hybrid role, meaning work from home and work from office is possible.

YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Operate independently and pro-actively to resolve routine or day-to-day requests

• Provide support by managing the incoming mail, phone calls, and directing requests to the appropriate people in the organization for resolution or feedback

• First point of contact for local team in alliance with Payroll (Sick days, company car matters, Jobbike, etc.)

• Handle all administrative tasks related to German authorities' requirements

• Provide administrative support to the management team of BRP Germany by doing the pre-accounting of all incoming invoices, tracking the company cars, handle requests of German authorities and record management. Keep track of all upcoming costs, invoices and possible savings for all Commercial & Marketing related cost centers

• Coordinate and organize travel arrangements for visitors, in line with established procedures, and coordinate the organization of occasional events for staff and participants

• Responsible for office management: coordinate with facility manager, order office supplies, ensure intact office equipment & kitchen requirements and follow-up of the associated budgets. Ensuring at all times that the office is well stocked and kept neat

• Manage administrative projects from start to finish under the guidance of the management team

• Evaluate office & administrative processes and proactively propose and subsequently implement improvements in collaboration with other team members

• Manage, execute, and send out the Weekly Newsletter on Thursday to dealers. This includes the collaboration with the dealer communications team.

• Constant alignment with the holder of the shared position (also 20h), act as back-up for each other when on vacation or sick, align on office presence (all work days must be covered with office presence)

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree/Kaufmännische Ausbildung or similar

• 2 to 10 years of experience in a commercial/finance office environment

• Excellent writting skills

• Fluency in German and English. French would be an asset

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• SAP knowledge is a plus

• Pro-active & thinking ahead

• Irreproachable and strong work ethic

• Self-starter and initiative-taker

• Good communication skills

• Team player

• Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.

THE ROAD SHOULD BELONG TO EVERYONE.

We still live in a world where many feel the road is for other people. We believe we can make a difference. Moving people goes beyond making innovative products.

We strive to nurture our people’s aspirations, to exceed our riders’ expectations and stand in solidarity with all the communities that ride with us.

Building a more inclusive BRP with no barriers for those who seek to ride starts from within, and we need everyone's commitment, drive and dedication to make it a reality.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16, spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.