German Speaking Events and Training Specialist
Linn Products is an established thriving and vibrant Glasgow company at the leading edge of design and manufacture of music systems. Our product range spans the entire audio chain, and we take pride in developing unique engineering solutions that push the boundaries of domestic audio reproduction.
Linn is proud of our collaborative and caring culture, focused on quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Linn genuinely cares about our people and supporting their career development.
Due to continued success, we’re looking to add a German-speaking Brand Ambassador to our Events and Training team. Our Brand Ambassadors train and inspire our retailers, so that they have the confidence and skills to set up and sell our exceptional music systems. In addition, the “BAs” organise, manage and present at impactful events to demonstrate to customers how astonishing home audio can be. Let’s put Nina Simone, Black Sabbath and the whole Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in their living rooms!
Based at our factory in Glasgow, expect regular travel across the UK, our German speaking markets and even further around the globe. Ideal for a driven, enthusiastic, open-minded go-getter who flourishes in a demanding role outside the corporate mould yet is ambitious to develop and progress in the role and even further in the company.
Role Responsibilities:
·Organise and manage retailer events from concept to completion.
·Deliver engaging, fun and impactful presentations at events.
·Train our retailers on the brand, history and products either online, at the factory or at retailer premises across the world.
·Work closely with the Business Development team to understand the events and training needs of our retailers and ensure return on investment.
·Assist in the development of Linn events and training materials.
·Maintain and develop content for our online learning portal – Linn Akademy.
·Give insightful tours of the factory to retailers, VIP customers or Hifi press.
·Support with some of the commercial activities of our German retailers’ business plans.
Skills Required:
·Fluency in German is essential
·Ability to capture the attention of and entertain when presenting to an audience of 1 to 100 people.
·Technically minded and able to deliver complex information in an easy-to-understand manner.
·Happy to travel worldwide on a regular basis.
·Commercially minded with a consultative, not hard sell approach.
·A strong passion for music and can enthuse about Linn.
·Attention to detail with an unwavering drive to get the best sound from our music systems and deliver exceptional and memorable events.
Join Linn and be part of a vibrant, innovative team where your passion for music and your drive to achieve goals can shine.
Apply on our careers page and please include a 90 second video clip presenting to the camera. You can choose to present on any subject – a passionate hobby or even just an item from home, for example. Your video can be emailed to recruitment@linn.co.uk if preferred.
Other information:
Linn offers a unique, informal and vibrant culture in a modern factory and in a beautiful setting. We have a family feel with a supportive culture, focussed on performance and continuous improvement. We offer rewarding careers in an ever-changing market, all driven by a shared passion for music and quality. You can check out more about our culture and heritage by taking a look at our YouTube channel.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits such as:
Hybrid Working
At Linn we very much believe in and encourage work life balance, and therefore offer the opportunity for you to work flexibly and from home should the nature of your role allow. We love to see you on-site though as a wee informal chat is good for us all, although we don’t have “rules” dictating when you should come in, this is up to you, your team leader, and some common sense!
Holiday Purchase Scheme
We know how important holidays are for us all so if you need more than the 32 days standard there is the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional weeks, repaid through payroll.
Workplace Pension
We encourage you to contribute to your pension and we also contribute generously. We enrol you into a Workplace Pension scheme with AEGON ARC and pension deductions are made via the salary exchange basis.
Private Medical Insurance
Also, as your health and wellbeing is our priority you have the option of joining our private healthcare cover, currently provided by Vitality. As well as covering the costs of private healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment, Vitality encourages good health and offers rewards and discounts for doing so.
The cover offers advanced cancer cover, direct access to both mental health and musculoskeletal treatment and an online GP. No need to work about current or previous health concerns as medical history is disregarded and you can also add family members to your cover too should you wish.
Life Assurance
For your peace of mind, we offer life cover - a tax-free lump sum is paid out to your nominated person/s should you die while employed by Linn Products Ltd. There are no medical or activity related exclusions and no medical underwriting is required.
Linn Gym
There is a fabulous new gym onsite, and we encourage you to use it. We also have boxing and Metafit classes to help keep you fit physically and mentally.
Canteen
When you are onsite, we have highly subsidised canteen, making sure that you are fuelled for the day. Every day offers a different main meal, in addition to breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and healthy options too. We offer free cereal, porridge, and fruit to ensure you start the day well nourished! When the weather allows, we also have BBQs in our lovely grounds,
Charity
It is important to Linn to give back and we have our Linn Charity Foundation which not only donates to the local community and charities, we also encourages our colleague’s charity fundraising efforts by matching whatever they raise. Furthermore, we have fun filled Christmas charity days, Family charity days and team fundraising activities such as the Santa Dash and Kiltwalk. All of which we encourage everyone to get involved in. Our colleagues also select which charity we should support so if there is a cause that is close to your heart you can nominate them to be our chosen charity.
Development
We firmly believe in enabling and support everyone to be the best that they can be and that is why we offer continuous development opportunities open to all. Whether this be technical, leadership skills or professional qualifications we are here to support your development and your career path.
Cycle to Work
Some other great perks that we offer include a Cycle to work scheme where we buy you a bike and the repayments are taken tax efficiently from us through payroll, saving you up to 42%. If you wish to cycle to work and do your bit for the environment, we have a bike shelter to protect your bike from the Scottish weather.
Staff Discount
If, like us you love your music and appreciate the amazing sound of our beautiful products you will have the opportunity to purchase a Linn product at a hugely discounted price and you can repay this interest free through payroll.
Social
We love a party at Linn so at least twice a year we put on a staff party with food, drinks entertainment and transport all covered. Great fun is had by all!
