Foodstuffs
Company Introduction: This company is an importer and distributor of food and beverages. The products are sold via their own B to C web channel direct to consumer and also to Hotels, restaurants and distributors. The current range includes beef, lamb, seafood, honey, wine and beer. The side business is a consultancy that provides market entry services for foreign consumer goods companies wishing to enter the China market. It also focuses on leveraging the higher growth rates, lower competition and lower operating costs in second tier cities to provide practical and manageable options for smaller brands.
Number of Staff: 4 FTE
Internship Description:
The intern would be required to help with two aspects of the business; The first would be related to the promotion of the company’s e-commerce website to expatriate consumers in Qingdao, this would involve ensuring all the English on the site is correct, Exploring avenues to promote the website among the Qingdao expat community and getting feedback from consumers to inform our choice of new products for the channel. The second aspect of the business that the intern would be expected to assist with would be assisting the company director to set up a new service focused on foreign companies that want brand representation in the Chinese market. This would involve contributing to research and writing of reports regarding the market, helping to set up and maintain the English language website that provides information on our services and possibly communicating with the foreign companies in providing the service.
Requirements:
A high standard of written English.
Marketing, International Trade or E-commerce major would be best but other majors also considered.The role would best suit someone who has an interest in improving their Chinese Skills by immersion as the majority of staff speaks only Chinese.
Payment/Compensation offered: To be discussed
This Russian company has extensive experience in the frozen foods industry, being one of the largest suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables in Eastern China. It attributes its success to a combination of competitive prices and the consistently high quality of both its product line and approach to customer service.
Company Ownership: International
Number of staff: >500
Internship Description:
- Gain experience in the processes of international trade.
- Getting to know the company's supply chain.
- Direct sales.
- Handling enquiries.
- Business development; attempting to contact potential customers in untapped markets.
Requirements:
- A long-term internship lasting for at least three months.
- Some background knowledge of trade and business; students in relevant fields are preferred.
- Good communication skills and an outgoing personality.
- Very good English skills (written and spoken.)
- Some work-experience preferred.
- Russian language skills would be an advantage.
Payment/Compensation offered: 1500 RMB per month
This American company is a global player in the food industry, with its Qingdao office its main presence in China. It is a famous manufacturer of breakfast foods; being relatively new to the Chinese market it is an exciting time in which to contribute to its business' development there.
Number of staff: >500
Internship Description:
- I.T. work. Developing the website and completing other tasks in coordination with the I.T. manager.
- Teaching English to employees, getting to know all of the local staff and providing them with the relevant English language training.
- Opportunity to work with other departments such as sales, marketing and HR depending upon performance and motivation.
Requirements:
- Native or business fluent English.
- I.T skills related to webdesign/programming.
- A long term internship duration of at least 3 months.
- Highly motivated and an outgoing personality.
Payment/Compensation offered: A small monthly salary can be negotiated
This group of companies is one of the biggest international trading companies in the world with sales of over € 64 billion in 2007. The Qingdao Store opened in 2001 and is the wholesale leader in the Qingdao Area for HORECA and many other institutions; the result of its customised offers together with exemplary quality and hygiene standards.
Company Ownership: International
Number of staff: 165
Internship Description:
- 3 positions available: Sales Executive - Top Hotel, Sales Executive - Western Restaurant, and Wine Specialist.
- Increasing of the customer portfolios.
- Increase the average turn over per customer
- Increase performance in specific departments related to the customer branch (this objective can be optional and depends on strategy of Company)
- Increase the quality of new buying customer (activation)
Requirements:
- Strong ability to work with people from different cultures and back grounds.
- Ability to integrate and collaborate with different tasks.
- Sales negotiation, communication and time management skills.
Payment/Compensation offered: Payment according to performance.
This company specialises in the production and sale of pet foods to the Chinese, Japanese, US, Korean and HK markets. It has forged this international success through an R&D focus which has seen it develop different products depending upon the needs of the relevant market, in addition to a focus on quality and customer service. It has a production plant in the west of Qingdao which has passed the European ISO9002 safety standard, the American HAACP and is registered by the FDA, certifying that its pet food provides balanced nutrition and follows strict hygiene standards in its production. There is also a sales office in Qingdao.
Company Ownership: Chinese
Number of staff: 200-500
Internship Description:
- Use the internet to retail new products in overseas markets.
- Working in conjunction with the oversea sales department in business negotiations.
- Translating foreign trade correspondence.
- Internal communication in English with staff.
Requirements:
- Students with a teachnical background;engineering for machining or construction.
- German and English language skills.
Payment/Compensation offered: No compensation.
This company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the worldwide wholesale distribution of tyres. The company's dedicated commitment to quality and focus on customer satisfaction has produced impressive results, whilst its extensive inventory of over forty different brands of tyres and related products has allowed it to adapt to different markets and expand rapidly.
Company Ownership: Chinese
Number of staff: 50-200
Internship Description:
- Providing information about French wine.
- Attending wine show in June in Shanghai.
- Managing inquiries about the food.
- Translate documents.
Requirements:
Studies in the relevant subject is an advantage.
Payment/Compensation offered: No compensation
This company is a professional importer and exported of fresh fruits and vegetables, with its head office based in Sydney, Australia. Its main markets are Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.
Company Ownership: Chinese
Number of staff: 3-10
Internship Description:
- Creation of the shipping documents.
- Searching for an abroad buyers.
- Estimation of the price.
- Gaining an experience in the factory.
Requirements:
- International trade students will be preferred.
- Fluent English and basic level of Chinese is required.
Payment/Compensation offered:
- 2% commission of purchased orders from the buyers abroad.
- Free lunch
