German Speaking Social Media Consultant

Luton, England

£20,000 basic + £1500 bonus per year + relocation

Applicants for this position must possess a strong understanding of how to use a variety of social media platforms, tools, and technologies (i.e. blogs, forums, consumer review sites, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, etc.). Working in a team within a customer care environment, responsible for customer assistance and marketing support service to customers on Automotive Social Media Channels.

Monitoring the social media landscape and addressing questions/comments/issues regarding the brand in a timely manner. To continually promote the "care" attitude in delivery of customer care in line with the European Customer Care Statement of Direction.

General Duties:

• German spoken and written language skills to native standard (including business correspondence), thorough understanding of the native culture
• Meet the company standards in volume, quality, performance & attendance while following company Policies and Procedures in a positive manner
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, professionalism, initiative, and flexibility in performing daily job functions
• Understanding and applying the brand policies & empowerment to resolve the customer service requests..
• Where necessary liaising with business partners - i.e. brand retailers, field managers and internal departments to develop service request resolutions & action plans
• Escalating issues to the Team Leader, ensuring the group maintains professionalism at all times whilst working within strict service level criteria
• Ability to use English as second language during European multi-national meetings, for systems, performance evaluation and training purposes
• Flexibility towards work schedules/shift patterns, flexible approach to normal duties to support the wider team as and when business requirements dictate. It is on occasion necessary to undertake additional duties and training where necessary in order to provide cover in the event of absence and in the event of increased work volumes.
• Adhere and contribute to defining processes that produce best-in-class social consumer care experiences, focusing on constant improvement and a value-based approach.
• Participate in any required training/industry-specific certifications to maintain the technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job at or above the standard required.

Minimum Skills

1.1 Technical Skills

• Ability to operate a Desktop Computer System and possess a familiarity of Operating System (Windows 7), MS Word & Excel (2010).
• In depth knowledge of common Social media websites and their features (e.g. Facebook / Twitter) as well as country specific automotive blogs and forums.
• Intermediate reporting and analysing data skills using Social Media tool (experience with Radian6 or similar tool desirable)
• Demonstrated ability in using Communication applications such as telephony equipment, email or chat.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute

1.2 Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication skills as well as actively executing Social Media etiquette.
• Must be familiar with the use of hashtags and other Social Media specific technologies.
• Candidate must display exceptional pro-active behaviours and positive nature toward the company and customer service.
• Customer service excellence - enjoys direct contact with customers by telephone and understanding the customer's needs, displays diplomacy, is polite, remains calm, listens, and apologises where necessary, always portrays a professional & positive image to the customer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native language, calm and methodical approach, active listening skills, listens to the customer, responds with appropriate feedback
• Good native language skills, understanding trainings/meetings delivered in English
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with a customer in demanding situations, to learn quickly in a changing environment, to use own initiative and make decisions, ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Logical approach to problem resolution, gathers facts, takes corrective action, escalates problem at the appropriate stage, ability to work on own initiative to follow up and resolve se