Executive Assistant

Job DescriptionWelcome to TBS, a global business supplying fasteners and components to the automotive industry since 1975.Already located in UK, with offices in Czech, Spain, Romania, and India, and now with new headquarters, warehouse, and operations, in Rotterdam.We are advertising this exciting full-time position based in our Yarm business development office where we handle all R&D and NPI and manage the sales for the business.The role needs a pro-active, can-do person, able to be flexible within a go-ahead team, you have completed the task before being asked.TBS is a long-established family business where no two days are ever the same, this is your chance to really own your career within a secure and growing company.This is what you are going to do:The EA facilitates the most efficient and effective route for business development projects within the R&D, NPI and sales office, working closely with the directors to assist in all tasks relating to business growth.The range of tasks includes:Setting up, leading and executing projects within our ERP system (Odoo)Taking a lead position in the office environmentHandling unpredicted business challenges as the business growsMaintaining, creating and preparing reportsTaking care of varied administrative tasks for the directorsMaking important decisionsThis is you:You work accurately and carefully, with an eye for detail and a focus on preventing errorsYou work efficiently, you value being accountable, and you are proactiveYou will actively commit yourself to fulfilling tasks and assignmentsYou are used to working independently, but also work well in a global teamYou enjoy people, you have a welcoming attitude towards customer careThis is what we offer:A competitive salary 33,000 - 40,000 experience dependantPermanent contract employmentTo take a lead in a green field environment working closely with experienced entrepreneursYour own space to develop further; both personally and professionallySkills:Leadership - Customer support - Skilled multi-tasker - Organization skills - Office manager - Problem solving - Reporting - Accountability - Proactive monitoringScreening questions:Required; Worked in automotive industryIdeal Answer; YesRequired; Experience as; EA / projects / business development / salesIdeal Answer; 5 yearsRequired; Seniority levelIdeal Answer; Mid-levelRequired; University levelIdeal Answer; MastersRequired; Total years workedIdeal Answer; 10 yearsRequired; Other languagesIdeal Answer; Please shareRequired; Available to work full time in Yarm office Mon - FriIdeal Answer; Local / Not remote

Created: 2025-07-06