If you are looking for work in Barcelona multilingual vacancies could be an option to start with.

The last 10 years have seen Barcelona become a thriving centre for international services center. Why? Lower wages than other northern European countries and a continual influx of native speakers of all languages make it an ideal location for international service centers. The job requirements depend on the company but many involve customer care, IT support and marketing. Many employers offer long terms contracts, full- time and part-time jobs, flexible working hours, private healthcare insurance, special rates un gym membership, reduction on foreign language courses, etc. in an international environment.

Of course there are other opportunities for expatriates in Barcelona in other firms, but all depends on your profile, background, experience, education and industry.

You can have a look at some European multilingual vacancies jobs portals such as Xpatjobs or Top Languages Jobs, or also look at classified ads on Barcelona Metropolitan, Loquo or Infojobs. However, you should send you application to major multilingual vacancies employers and agencies in Barcelona in order to multiply your chances to get a job.

Here is a list of major multilingual vacancies employers in Barcelona to start with your job search:

• Artificial Solutions develop and implement software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based virtual assistants (VAs) that allow people and computers to hold intelligent conversations in 21 languages and using any mix of channels: web, mobile (smart phone), SMS, email, social networks and live chat. They offer jobs related to IT, Project Management, Education, Sales and Customer Service.
• Adecco Call Center Solutions is Adecco’s division specialized in recruitment for outsourced call centres, contact centres and shared service centres. Typical roles include customer service, business development, reservations, inbound/outbound support, account management and Helpdesk.
• Avis car hire company has its international call centre in Barcelona’s World Trade Centre: “Avis Contact Center”. They offer jobs to native speakers of the following languages: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Czech. They also offer the possibility of just working weekends.
• Since 2001, Catenon Worldwide Executive Search is an international recruitment agency that performs search and assessment assignments relying on a multicultural staff and Worldwide Operations Platforms in 35 countries.  Catenon’s client portfolio includes top multinationals, international market-leaders, public companies and major holdings. You can browse their jobs and send your application on their website.
• CPM Group is one of the world’s largest outsourced sales organizations. They serve a large number of multinational businesses, handle outbound sales and customer care calls. Their Barcelona offices are situated in Sant Cugat and in Barcelona Glòries. For more information you can send them an application through their careers section or email them at info@cpmspain.com
• Citi ‘s Sales and Service Center offers financial services company in 10 languages to 12 countries and is located in the centre of Barcelona. Typical jobs are in customer care and sales. You can apply from their website or send your CV to bsc.human.resources@citi.com
• Colt is a leading business communications and technologies provider that employ native speakers from Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the UK. For a complete list of their current vacancies, go to their website. They also advertise vacancies through recruitment agencies and Infojobs.
• Computacenter  is s Europe’s leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services. Its International Service Center offers IT support in 7 core European languages,  is located in the center of Barcelona and employ 300 people of 29 nationalities - (the top 8 being: French, British, Italian, German, Belgian, Portuguese, Dutch and Irish). Most vacancies are for Helpdesk Agents, Senior Analysts, Team Leaders, Technical Leaders, Delivery Managers positions ( IT and Customer Service industry). You can apply from their website or send your CV to isc.careers@computacenter.com
• Desigual is a global fashion design firm located in the centre of Barcelona. The company creates and distributes colorist, fun and creative garments for man, women and kids worldwide. With over 8000 doors in multi-brand stores, 250 Desigual stores and over 1200 shop in shops in major department stores world-wide, Desigual is becoming a global brand across an ambitious plan of international expansion.  Their evolution is constant, and over the last 8 years has been quite spectacular. You can apply directly on their website.  You can send your CV: to headoffice.hr@desigual.com
• EDreams is a leading Online Travel Agency in Southern Europe with central offices at the world trade center of the precious city of Barcelona. They are focused in offering flights, hotels and vacation packages at the best price. They operate in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and English markets. Typiccal jobs are: Reservation Agent, Customer Service, SEM and  Marketing Specialist, Community Manager, Java Developers, etc. You can send your application via their website or by email to jobs@edreams.com.
• Hewlett-Packard  is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. Their offices are located in Sant Cugat, near Barcelona. Typical jobs are, but not limited to, Marketing and IT Specialists. You can have a look at their job on their website.
• Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion distribution groups, has more than 5,000 stores in 77 countries in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. In addition to Zara, the largest of its retail chains, Inditex has seven other formats: Pull &Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home and Uterqüe. Typical jobs are Sales Specialist, Fashion and Graphic Designers. You can apply on their website.
• Manpower Call Center is a Manpower’s division specialized in recruitment for outsourced call centres, contact centres and shared service centres. Typical roles include customer service, business development, reservations, inbound/outbound support, account management and Helpdesk.
• MST Holding  was established in 1992, consist of ten companies, employ 450 workers and its head quarters are located in Barcelona. They provide multilingual outsourced services, telemarketing customer care and support for several industries: financial, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, IT, air conditioning, healthcare, laboratories, insurance, etc. You can search their offers on Infojobs or apply on their website.
• Callflex is a Randstad’s division specialized in recruitment  for outsourced call centres, contact centres and shared service centres. Typical roles include customer service, business development, reservations, inbound/outbound support, account management and Helpdesk. They have an office in Barcelona.
• Sellbytel Group is one of the largest communication groups in Europe, employ more than 1500 people in Barcelona and 5000 all around the world. They often have job vacancies in customer care, business-to-business sales and IT helpdesk services. Check for vacancies on their website: Or send your CV directly to HR_recruiters@sellbytel.es.
• Sitel is the world’s largest business process outsourcing company with 60,000 employees worldwide. They have been present in Spain since 1995 and now employ over 4,000 people, of which 12 percent are foreigners. Their clients include companies in the areas of telecommunications, tourism and travel, industry, insurance and public administration. Sitel recruits native speakers of English, Dutch, Italian, French, Portuguese, Greek, Spanish and Dutch. You can send your CV directly to selectbcn@sitel.es. Their website also has details of current jobs:
• Talent Search People is an international recruitment agency based in Barcelona and Madrid. They provide specialized recruitment services within four areas of expertise: Sales, IT & E-Commerce, Native Speakers and Finance. They are constantly looking for speakers of a number of European languages including German, Dutch, French, English, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, and Polish. Their client database consists mostly of multinational companies with operations in Spain, outsourced call centres, contact centres and shared service centres. Typical roles include customer service, business development, reservations, inbound/outbound support, IT support, quality assurance, account/channel management, helpdesk and administration. You can browse job offers and send your application on their website.
• Since 1995, Vistaprint N.V., a Dutch company with global footprint, empowers more than 11 million micro businesses and consumers annually with affordable, professional options to make an impression. .Vistaprint offers a broad spectrum of products ranging from business cards, brochures and websites to invitations and Christmas cards. A global company, Vistaprint employs over 3,100 people, operates 25 localized websites globally and ships to more than 130 countries around the world.The European hub created in Barcelona since 2006, supports 18 markets with hundreds of employees of 40 different nationalities. Featured Jobs are in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Analytics industries. You can apply from their website.
• Approach People Recruitment is an international recruitment consultancy based in Barcelona. They recruit multilingual skilled candidates to work for large corporations in areas such as marketing, sales, finance, IT and business support. They are always on the look up for native speakers in French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish and other Eastern Europe languages. Contact:info@approachpeople.com. Website: www.approachpeople.com/spain

Good Job Hunting  everybody!