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Key Account Manager

Job ID: 99993
Specialisation: Sales
Level: Expert | Mid-Level
Location: Bulgaria | Remote | Sofia

Our client is a southern German company with a long history that specializes in the development, construction and trading of machines, software and consumables in advertising technology and textile finishing and is active in forty countries.

We are looking for a motivated person as part of a long-term outsourcing project to support the German team from Bulgaria as a

Key Account Manager

on a long-term basis.

Your tasks:

  • Support and expansion of existing key accounts as well as acquisition of new customers at home and abroad.
  • Carrying out customer visits (approx. 30 -40 travel days per year) to maintain customer relationships and present our products.
  • Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve sales and turnover targets.
  • Creating offers, negotiating prices and concluding contracts.
  • Working closely with internal departments such as sales, marketing and product development to ensure optimal customer service.
  • Market and competitive analyses to identify new business opportunities and trends.
  • Attending trade fairs and events to present our products and services.
  • Communicating by phone, email and chat with existing customers
  • After-sales calls, churn and other sales promotion measures

Your profile:

  • Completed degree in business, sales, marketing or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in key account management, ideally in the field of
    technical products.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as a confident and professional demeanor.
  • Willingness to travel (approx. 25-40 days per year in various EU-countries) and flexibility.
  • Independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working from home.
  • Very good written and spoken English skills; other language skills (Eastern European languages) are an advantage.
    Technical understanding and affinity for our product range.
  • Confident use of MS Office tools, the Internet and modern communication and cloud services

What we offer:

  • A long-term perspective in a small and friendly team
  • German corporate culture
  • Fully remote or hybrid work model
  • An attractive compensation with additional benefits

This opportunity sounds attractive for you? Then apply with your CV in English or German language together with an actual picture. Only short – listed candidates will be contacted.

Confidentiality of all applications is assured!

Technical Advisor (Engineer)

Job ID: 200103
Specialisation: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Bulgaria | Plovdiv | Sofia

For the Bulgarian company of our German client, a major player in engineering and steel product with a long history, we are currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated member to join their team in Sofia or Plovdiv as a

Technical Advisor (Engineer with experience in metal processing)

Main responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with subcontractors and partners to design, develop, and introduce innovative products and services to the market, targeting new clients who can benefit from our solutions and maximize their potential.
  • Provide pre-sales technical support and expertise to clients and collaborate closely with sales colleagues to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Deliver comprehensive after-sales support services and offer technical assistance as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and product efficiency.
  • Achieve established targets consistently and effectively coordinate sales projects to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Make technical presentations and demonstrate how a product meets client needs.
  • Conduct regular visits to subcontractors and partners to identify and cultivate potential business opportunities.
  • Maintain comprehensive customer records.
  • Monitor subcontractors’ and partners’ activities and ensure compliance with agreed terms and quality standards to uphold contractual obligations.
  • Develop long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with fellow members of the sales team.
  • Regularly travel to Bulgaria to visit clients (up to 2-3 days per week).

Your profile:

  • Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in metal processing.
  • Sales experience is advantageous.
  • Excellent English language – written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in MS Windows and AutoCAD.
  • Comprehensive understanding of material technical specifications and expertise in metal processing.
  • Self-driven and proactive individual with big motivation for results.
  • Strong business acumen and practical approach.
  • Demonstrates exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in prioritization and high degree of integrity
  • Driving license is required.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and social package.
  • Working in a multinational environment.
  • Additional health insurance.
  • Multisport card sponsorship.
  • Joining a reputable company recognized as an industry leader.
  • Hybrid model of work can be discussed.

This opportunity sounds attractive for you? Then apply now with your CV in English or German language with an actual picture and additional documents. Only short – listed candidates will be contacted.

Plant Manager (Automotive)

Job ID: 20301
Level: Management
Location: Bulgaria | Plovdiv


Our client, a renowned Western-European automotive supplyer, is opening its automotive plant in Plovdiv soon.
We are currently searching for a competent individual with in-depth understanding of the automotive industry and proven leadership skills to fill the position of a

Plant Manager (Automotive)

Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for all plant functions (production, logistics, production planning, maintenance, quality, process technology, HR, finance)
  • Leadership of a entity with several hundred employees
  • Assurance of daily delivery capability to clientele.
  • Monitoring and regulation of KPIs.
  • Identification of bottlenecks and quality issues with the timely implementation of a goal-oriented problem-solving process.
  • You coordinate regularly and purposefully with the HQ functions and other production plants on operational and strategic content
  • Full P&L responsibility in the implementation and budgeting phase

Profile:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent education and training – preferred specialization in mechanical engineering or metal industry (production).
  • Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in production management, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Responsibility for compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements.
  • Knowledge in processes such as milling, turning, broaching, welding, and assembly.
  • Proficient in Bulgarian and English, German would be a plus.
  • User knowledge in MS Office and an ERP system.
  • Pronounced organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Team spirit, flexibility, and social competence.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and social package.
  • Working in a multinational environment.
  • Additional health insurance.

This opportunity sounds attractive for you? Then apply now with your CV in English or German language with an actual picture and additional documents. Only short – listed candidates will be contacted. Strict confidentiality is assured.

Production Manager (Automotive)

Job ID: 20302
Level: Management
Location: Bulgaria | Plovdiv


Our client, a renowned Western-European automotive supplyer, is opening its automotive plant in Plovdiv soon.
We are currently searching for a competent individual with in-depth understanding of the automotive industry and proven leadership skills to fill the position of a

Production Manager (Automotive)

Responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive responsibility for the production domain.
  • Disciplinary and technical leadership of the production unit.
  • Assurance of daily delivery capability to clientele.
  • Monitoring and regulation of production-specific KPIs.
  • Personnel, capacity, and investment planning, along with production and cost surveillance.
  • Identification of bottlenecks and quality issues with the timely implementation of a goal-oriented problem-solving process.

Profile:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent education and training – preferred specialization in mechanical engineering or the metal industry (production).
  • Leadership experience in production management, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Responsibility for compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements.
  • Knowledge in processes such as milling, turning, broaching, welding, and assembly.
  • Proficient in Bulgarian and English.
  • User knowledge in MS Office and an ERP system.
  • Pronounced organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Team spirit, flexibility, and social competence.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and social package.
  • Working in a multinational environment.
  • Additional health insurance.

This opportunity sounds attractive for you? Then apply now with your CV in English or German language with an actual picture and additional documents. Only short – listed candidates will be contacted. Strict confidentiality is assured.

Accountant

Job ID: 20221
Specialisation: Accounting
Level: Expert
Location: Bulgaria | Sofia

Our client, a renowned accounting firm based in Sofia, is seeking a skilled

Accountant


to join their professional team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a future career with a well-established company that offers career growth, ongoing training, and exposure to international clients. Many of their clients are based in Germany, so knowledge of the German language is a valuable asset. The role is ideal for someone looking to expand their expertise in accounting while working in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Process primary accounting documents efficiently and accurately.
  • Prepare and file monthly VAT returns.
  • Manage monthly payroll processing.
  • Compile interim and annual financial reports.
  • Communicate with clients via email and provide on-site consultations at the office.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance or a related field.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in a similar accounting position.
  • Strong command of the English language; knowledge of German is highly beneficial due to the firm’s many German-speaking clients.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (Business Navigator).
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Your further skills:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Diligent and responsible in performing tasks.
  • Strong ability to understand and anticipate client needs.
  • High level of work efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborative team player with good communication skills.

Our client offers:

  • A supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Home Office option (but the first six months you will work in their office only)
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid German language courses to enhance your skills.
  • Work with a diverse range of international clients.
  • Competitive salary, based on skills, experience, and language proficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a prestigious accounting firm that values professional growth and international collaboration. If you are looking for the next step in your accounting career, apply now!

HR Marketing Assistant

Job ID: 99994
Specialisation: HR | Office Administration
Level: Junior
Location: Bulgaria | Sofia

Balkaninvest is a registered Bulgarian recruitment agency and supporting its clients since 2009. Our approach is to help in particular companies with an international set-up to find employees that make a difference. We are a small and motivated team of Bulgarians and Germans and love working in in HR!

For our own company we are currently looking for a motivated individual to support us with our new projects as an

HR Marketing Assistant (20hrs/week) – Hybrid

The role can be done in a hybrid working model with times when you are working from our Sofia-office, ideally you should be living in Sofia.

Your profile:

  • You have completed at least two years of your university education, the discipline is not relevant
  • Very good level of English, some German would be a plus
  • You are not afraid of calling candidates and companies on the phone!
  • PC skills (Office software, internet research, social media, SEO)
  • First knowledge about digital marketing tools and strategies
  • You enjoy working independently
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Self-disciplined and well-structered working style
  • First experience in digital marketing or online research (e.g. through an internship) is a plus, but not compulsory

The job profile

  • Support our recruitment team with your research for both new candidates and client companies, using various digital marketing strategies
  • Pre-Screen applications and evaluate if they are a good match for our positions
  • Answer incoming phone calls and contact prospects and existing clients on the phone
  • Analyse job ads and identify client potential
  • Work with LinkedIn and Facebook to reach out our audience
  • Keep our database and calendar up-to-date
  • Manage small digital marketing campaigns

Our office is located in the very center of Sofia (next to “Hotel Pliska”-station) and can be reached easily via public transport. If you are interested in the position, please visit our website for more information about our company and mail us your application (CV, motivational letter) in English or German language.

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