Administration Specialist DACH at Harman

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our Lifestyle division has seen continuous growth over the last years and doesn't plan to stop there!

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Administration Specialist to work in the DACH Team.

By joining Harman, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to be heard and respected, to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

Administration Specialist - DACH

About the Role:

This position is within HARMAN’s Consumer Lifestyle Division in DACH, headquartered in Garching (bei München), Germany. As part of the DACH Sales Team in a rapidly growing company, you will be responsible for managing the administration of sales investments, approvals and customer documentation, as well as supporting the Sales Director DACH as team assistant.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinating team schedules.
• Organizing events and travel.
• Preparing and taking notes for meetings.
• Maintaining files and documents.
• Ad hoc business and personal administration.
• Arranging meetings.
• Assisting with onboarding new team members.
• Coordinating team events and social activities.
• Scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Assisting with PowerPoint presentations and reporting.
• Booking meeting rooms.
• Scheduling appointments with clients.
• Gathering information for projects.
• Providing general office support.
• Setting up file share sites, uploading.
• Making travel arrangements for Sales Director DACH.
• Ordering office supplies and samples.
• Managing sample stock, sample process and sample returns.

What You Need to be successful:

• At least 3 years of experience of working as an executive assistant, or administration assistant in an international context.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and oral.
• Proven strong communicator.
• Team player – we only win as a team, not as an individual performer.
• Can-to attitude.
• “Problem solver”.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Willingness to be in the Garching office 1 day/ week.
• Home office based in Germany.
• Willingness to attend quarterly sales meetings throughout DACH.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation. You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio products.
• Competitive compensation scheme.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.