Project Executive - German Speaking
Dovetail Recruitment Ltd
German Speaking Project Executive | Packaging | FMCG | Creative Agency
Location: South London (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home)
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 DOE + Benefits + Full Training + Career Progression
Industry: International FMCG Packaging & Design Agency
Job Overview
We are recruiting for a German speaking Project Executive / Junior Project Coordinator to join a leading international packaging and creative design agency working with global FMCG and retail brands.
This is an excellent entry-level / junior opportunity for a graduate, college leaver, or early career professional with A Level German (or equivalent) and some administration or office experience, looking to build a career in project management, account management, or client services.
This role is ideal for candidates from administration, education, eLearning, compliance, customer service, translation/localisation, or structured office-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and manage client accounts and project administration
- Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and internal workflows
- Liaise with German-speaking clients and internal teams (DACH region)
- Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
- Provide regular updates to the Account Director / Project Manager
- Support delivery of FMCG packaging and retail design projects
- Ensure high levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
- Assist with multiple projects and workflows simultaneously
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum A Level German and English (spoken and written)
- Strong administration or office-based experience (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Interest in building a career in project management or account management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, structured environment
- Must be able to commute to South London / Purley
We Welcome Candidates From Backgrounds Such As:
Administration, office support, customer service, education, eLearning, compliance, translation/localisation, data entry, or other structured professional environments
Benefits
- Full training and career development provided
- Clear progression into Project Manager / Account Manager roles
- Work with global FMCG and retail brands
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
- Supportive, friendly, and multicultural team
- Long-term career opportunities within an international agency
About the Company
A highly successful global packaging and design agency with over 30 years’ experience delivering innovative packaging solutions for leading FMCG and retail brands across Europe and beyond.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.