Executive Assistant

Welcome 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 environment Handling unpredicted business challenges as the business grows Maintaining, creating and preparing reports Taking care of varied administrative tasks for the directors Making important decisions This is you: You work accurately and carefully, with an eye for detail and a focus on preventing errors You work efficiently, you value being accountable, and you are proactive You will actively commit yourself to fulfilling tasks and assignments You are used to working independently, but also work well in a global team You enjoy people, you have a welcoming attitude towards customer care This is what we offer: A competitive salary 33,000 - 40,000 experience dependant Permanent contract employment To take a lead in a green field environment working closely with experienced entrepreneurs Your own space to develop further; both personally and professionally Skills: Leadership - Customer support - Skilled multi-tasker - Organization skills - Office manager - Problem solving - Reporting - Accountability - Proactive monitoring Screening questions: Required; Worked in automotive industry Ideal Answer; Yes Required; Experience as; EA / projects / business development / sales Ideal Answer; 5 years Required; Seniority level Ideal Answer; Mid-level Required; University level Ideal Answer; Masters Required; Total years worked Ideal Answer; 10 years Required; Other languages Ideal Answer; Please share Required; Available to work full time in Yarm office Mon - Fri Ideal Answer; Local / Not remote

Created: 2025-07-08