Administrative Assistant

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy focused on optimizing commercial strategy, including product, pricing, innovation, marketing, and sales. The Administrative Assistant supports three Partners and dynamic teams by managing calendars, travel, meetings, expenses, client-facing project coordination, CRM updates, and client engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted partner to three Partners – own complex calendars and follow-ups across time zones, manage travel and expenses, and priority management; anticipate needs and ensure seamless day-to-day execution. Support budget preparation and tracking for Partners
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, client engagements, and senior-level interactions across time zones with precision and professionalism
• Support client-facing project work including scheduling, contract coordination, CRM updates, and high-quality deliverables
• Manage and enhance client engagement infrastructure, including contact databases, customer profiles, and outbound communication initiatives related to client management or business development
• Oversee financial and administrative processes such as expense management, invoice handling, and budget tracking
• Be a true team player by providing coverage and support for other Administrative Assistants as needed

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM system is a plus, as well as familiarity with AI in the context of administrative and office management work a plus
• Microsoft Dynamics
• CRM systems
• AI familiarity

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Company

• Commercial growth and pricing consultancy
• Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
• http://www.simon-kucher.com/
• Founded in 1987
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in particular) and internal collaboration tools and messaging systems (i.e., MS Teams) required
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and clients
• Proactive mindset, anticipating needs rather than reacting to them, with a flexible, friendly, and positive attitude. A keen sense of effective customer and client service and problem-solving orientation
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM system is a plus, as well as familiarity with AI in the context of administrative and office management work a plus

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Senior Stakeholder Support

Preferred skills

• Written and Verbal Communication

Experience

• Entry level