Role Description
This is a very exciting opportunity for an energetic, passionate about business and negotiation, student to gain practical experience with this fast-growing, international brand leader in the reusable nappy market. Mentored throughout, you will gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of retailers from pharmacies, nurseries, independent retailers and Amazon to major supermarket chains. You will gain in depth knowledge on how each retail sector operates and will be instrumental in helping the business gain insight into the German and other key markets, secure and build some great sales. We have worked with this host repeatedly creating fantastic student internships. So, if you are hungry to learn and looking for a busy, dynamic role, then apply today for a real boost to your career prospects and addition to your CV!
Tasks
- Secure meetings and build relationships with new and existing German and other key markets
- Investigate new sales revenue options and provide market insight of the consumer
- Understand the brand to enable you to pitch the host’s products to various retailers
- Support other departments with their projects and assist with translations
- Communicate any online audits with retailers and implement changes
- Facilitate and attend meetings and with the host’s representative
- Ensure that all retail information up to date, saved in a logical way and widely accessible
- Evaluate sales figures from existing accounts to derive the forecast for the next quarter
Desired Skills
- Native German speaker
- Highly motivated, energetic, positive with a willingness to learn and collaborate
- Organised approach: can set priorities, work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- Great communication skills: proactively communicates to line management on work load and is also able to communicate with multiple departments
- Solution focused approach and able to ‘think on their feet’
- Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
- Certificate of sponsorship costs paid for
- A private room in a professional shared house paid for, including Wi-Fi and utilities costs
- Monthly payment towards living expenses
- Commuting costs paid for
The Host Company
From humble beginnings as a small business set up in the English countryside, this host has become an international, multi award-winning brand in the reusable nappy industry. Manufacturing a range of eco-friendly products from baby to toddler, they are now selling their products in multiple channels, across worldwide markets. This host has won over 100 product and business awards, including the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for international trade which celebrates the success of innovative businesses with outstanding achievements.