Thursday 19 April 2012

A 460 - International Trade and Marketing Associate



Internships Ireland is a company specializing in locating internships in Ireland for European students who are looking to do internships in Ireland.

Position: International Trade and Marketing Associate

Host company profile: Business organization and operation centre.

Location: Dublin city centre.

Date: The internship is immediately available for a minimum period of 3 months.


The role

We have thousands of employees worldwide and influence international business on a daily basis. With a new Dublin Operations Centre, we have developed an online international trade offering to showcase products and services around the world. Key to your role is the ability to assist and support trade advisory services to clients. Business areas will include export marketing, procurement, supply chain & logistics, customs and finance.

The responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings and groups to tailor our product offerings for traders
• Liaising with local business and international partners to put importers and exporters together
• Assist with and support meetings with organizations locally to showcase capabilities, products, channel partners and client offerings
• Community development online
• Input in to building and maintaining contact databases using CRM
• Assist with the administration of surveys and data collection
• Web and phone based support with external queries


Profile:

• Sales and marketing experience desirable but not essential
• Degree or in the process of completing a degree in business, marketing or international trade
• Interest in international business and trade community
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Team Player & Positive Outlook
• Flexibility and openness


Skills developed

• Strategic marketing skills
• Business planning skills
• Improved business problem solving capabilities
• Assessment skills, ability to probe
• Customer retention and loyalty building skills
• Increased understanding of the practical everyday problems facing internationally trading SMEs
• Improved negotiation skills
• Understanding of how new IT solutions can assist trade, marketing and customer service


Remuneration:  None.


Please note the service of finding you a suitable internship is payable.  Our service includes matching your profile with the company in Ireland where you will do your internship. We will also be advising you on finding a suitable accommodation if needed and with your integration in Ireland. Furthermore we will monitor your progress with the company during your internship and assist you with any issues that might arise.

If you are interested in this internship offer, please send us your CV and cover letter with the reference of the internship (ex: International Trade and Marketing Associate – A460) at this email: info@internshipsireland.com