Position Code: LISIT06
Company Introduction:
This company’s mission is to help people relocate, integrate and curate the life of their dreams in Portugal. Starting a life in a new country is daunting. They are here to offer peace of mind.
This company is a turnkey relocation and lifestyle curation service. They advise people on if it makes sense to move to Portugal, the immigration options, and the business/financial impact. They then offer management of the full immigration process to both individuals or as a service to companies, from the visa application to logistics to citizenship. Once in-country, they serve as an information resource and community to help their members build the lifestyle they dream of.
Role: Web Developer
Internship Description:
Seeking a developer with skills in modern web technologies to build and maintain the company website.
Basic duties:
- The intern can choose any technology stack he or she so suggests; bearing in mind that it should be fairly easy/cost-effective to maintain (the founder is tech-savvy and knows some programming but is definitely not a developer)
- Design and deploy pages of the website: primarily static info; possibly some simple animated graphics
- Create client portal: for access to confidential documents, process updates, and payment gateway
- Put premium content behind a membership paywall
- Create blog
- Podcast hosting
Requirements:
The intern should have a decent understanding of full-stack web development. No mobile app development is required.
- A grasp of UX and design and knows his or her way around design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, Figma, etc.
- Comfortable connecting to and building applications on top of APIs
- Access, Permissions, and User management skills to ensure site uptime and hardening
- Knowledge of SEO would be a bonus
Position Code: LISBS07
Company Introduction:
This is a vertical farming start-up in Lisbon. They make cities more sustainable, resilient, and healthy by creating centres of food production in centres of food consumption. Their core technology is a rotating vertical farm system, housed in greenhouses, requiring no artificial lighting or climate control. They combine the production of huge amounts of food with the ethos of community gardening, so that the groups we feed learn how to grow their own food, and enjoy its benefits for health and the environment. Their primary clients are therapeutic and educational institutions eg. schools, hospitals, care homes, prisons. But they also serve commercial institutions that want to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the health and wellbeing of their clients and staff.
Role: Market Sizing Analyst
Internship Description:
- This company builds vertical farms for local governments and institutions that feed their staff or clientele.
- As part of their business development, they need a better understanding of how much this market is potentially worth, and how much of it they can access.
- You will be leading this market sizing research.
- Your goal will be to construct a well-evidenced TAM, SAM, SOM model for the company.
- The initial focus is on the Iberian market, but they would also like to conduct the exercise for sub-Saharan Africa.
- Some of this work has already been done by pro-bono consultants, but much remains to be done.
Requirements:
- The ideal candidate for this role will be:
- In a business or strategic field
- Confident in the methodologies for the construction of market sizing analyses
- Being able to read Portuguese or Spanish will help, but is not essential.
Position Code: PNABS01
Organisation Description:
This is a local independent community Pharmacy based in Spain, who recently implemented an eCommerce platform to offer easy access to pharmaceutical products on a wider scale. The objects is to consolidate, improve and add contents to make the e-commerce site a successful part of the business.
Only 5 to 10% of independent pharmacies in Spain are currently selling products online at the moment, so this represents new opportunity to succeed. The e-commerce site is targeting at the domestic Spanish market for the time being, however there will be plenty of opportunity for diversification expansion in the future.
Role:
E-commerce Growth Intern
Internship Description:
Objective: to make the web a success and increase online order to 10 – 15 orders per day.
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Help with the development of the e-commerce platform on WordPress
- Understand value chain of the process and optimize / integrate different tools around the website
- Improve product catalogue
- Introduce new services on the website
- Help with digital marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram etc. to drive traffic to the website
- Implement changes to improve SEO etc.
- Data analysis
- Transferring and consolidating data from spreadsheets to the e-commerce site to improve logistics
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Keen to learn about e-commerce, logistics and pharmaceuticals
- Good English is important, speaking some Spanish would be beneficial
- EITHER: experience, knowledge or interest in Excel, data analysis & WordPress websites
- OR: experience, knowledge or interest in digital marketing & SEO
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Internship Code: KSBS03
Company Description:
Want to make an impact in the world? This company does too! Seriously, they are doing something here that has the potential to save our planet by driving behavioural change across society and changing the global consciousness away from plastic.
Founded in 2018, this little eco-friendly Canadian start-up specializes in designing luxury bamboo sunglasses, toothbrushes, stainless steel water bottles and more; meanwhile establishing and promoting several eco-friendly initiatives.
The company began with a simple desire: to prove that people didn’t need to compromise to go green – that bamboo products can be better, healthier and more fun to use than plastic ones.
The company was founded with a rebellious spirit – and a maple heart to show the world that the faster we stop relying on plastic and move towards a biodegradable bamboo future, the better. They are a community of everyday people who are passionate about protecting and preserving Taiwan’s, and the world’s, oceans, waves and beaches.
Internship Position:
Sourcing Manager Internship
Internship Description:
This company needs someone who is passionate about making a real impact while having an interest in international business. You’ll be helping to pave the runway for this potentially world-changing venture and getting a ton of international sourcing and start-up experience. The company needs a plethora of new products to grow into a self-sustaining global movement. This is where you come in!
This company’s Sourcing Manager Interns are aspiring business professionals who help develop relationships with new manufacturers while sourcing new products, negotiating minimum order quantity and pricing.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and local Taiwan eco-friendly initiatives
- Sourcing all of the company’s products, negotiating minimum order quantity and pricing; determining the timing of deliveries
- Optimizing sourcing activities by researching and contacting new manufacturers
- Inventing negotiation strategies and securing profitable deals with trustworthy suppliers
- Understanding the company’s requirements and needs by carrying out thorough research
- Initiating and maintaining friendly relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Researching on Google and YouTube the latest and greatest sourcing techniques and tools
Activities are not limited to the above, and candidates are encouraged to discuss further their own abilities and interests in an interview to identify synergies.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and gain broad exposure to the eco-friendly startups’ ecosystem.
Become an intern with this company and help spread the word about their bamboo products and eco-friendly initiatives in Taiwan and around the world.
Internship Requirements:
- Preferred degree of study in marketing, sales, international business, logistics, or a closely related field
- Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese language; minimum of basic proficiency in written and spoken English language
- A natural interest in staying abreast of cultural trends and emerging consumer behaviors
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse sourcing platform techniques
- Interested in eco-friendly impact startups, especially companies using biodegradable materials in their products to replace plastic ones to solve problems like ocean plastic pollution
- Passionate about making an impact in our world
- Self-driven: you’ll receive plenty of guidance, but they want to see you run with things; taking control and developing your role and projects
- A fertile imagination and disregard for the impossible; an ability to get things done while having some fun too!
Internship Reference: SGPM14
Company Introduction
This global retail sourcing company has been enhancing the quality of our customers’ daily life within over 11,900 stores based in France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Brazil, Argentina etc. From classic honeycomb duvet sets and garden BBQ tables, to dazzling bluetooth party speaker towers and innovative “coup de coeur” 3D printed ceramics, our talents source and ship over 27,000 references of the most trendy and qualitative products in line with European standards, at sustainable prices across Asia, Europe & Latin America.
With 500 collaborators from 20 different nationalities operating from 9 office locations globally (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Dhaka, Delhi, Istanbul, Massy/Paris, Sao Paulo), we uphold the belief that our workplace diversity and solid work ethos empower us to always achieve higher business performance.
– If you revel in working within a global organization of diverse culture,
– If you enjoy connecting with colleagues in vast professions and across borders,
– If you dream of challenging the status quo and re-inventing new ideas for global consumers,
– If you are passionate about service delivery and bringing the best satisfaction to our clients,
Join us in one of our 4 main commercial teams and make an impact through the world’s leading consumer platform to create yourself an uprising and fulfilling career!
Internship Position
Project Manager
Internship Description
Assist Country Manager on their daily workflow:
● Conduct periodic research and work on project management
● Assist to handle team communications and provide support
● Provide ad hoc support to Country Manager
Implement Strategic projects:
● Bring a new perspective on how to enhance our performance
● Bring new suggestions for our current workflow
Requirements
● Positive, enthusiastic and ability to work in a team
● Excellent written and oral communication skills in a multicultural environment
● Inquisitive and ready for a challenge
● Comfortable with Microsoft Office
● Capable of working in a flexible role where you may be working on multiple quite different projects at once
Internship Reference: SGBS09
Company Introduction
This global retail sourcing company has been enhancing the quality of our customers’ daily life within over 11,900 stores based in France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Brazil, Argentina etc. From classic honeycomb duvet sets and garden BBQ tables, to dazzling bluetooth party speaker towers and innovative “coup de coeur” 3D printed ceramics, our talents source and ship over 27,000 references of the most trendy and qualitative products in line with European standards, at sustainable prices across Asia, Europe & Latin America.
With 500 collaborators from 20 different nationalities operating from 9 office locations globally (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Dhaka, Delhi, Istanbul, Massy/Paris, Sao Paulo), we uphold the belief that our workplace diversity and solid work ethos empower us to always achieve higher business performance.
– If you revel in working within a global organization of diverse culture,
– If you enjoy connecting with colleagues in vast professions and across borders,
– If you dream of challenging the status quo and re-inventing new ideas for global consumers,
– If you are passionate about service delivery and bringing the best satisfaction to our clients,
Join us in one of our 4 main commercial teams and make an impact through the world’s leading consumer platform to create yourself an uprising and fulfilling career!
Internship Position
Business Analyst
Internship Description
Assist Textile Director and Senior Management in their Strategic decisions:
● Provide Ad hoc Reports to Senior Management
● Participate on the Weekly Operational Meetings with Office and Quality Managers
● Prepare presentation to management on category project
● Follow Monthly activity reports
Implement Strategic projects:
● Review commercial and quality KPI to benchmark offices as integral part of bonus
● Build KPI to follow our Operational Critical Path
● Bring a new perspective on how to enhance GS performance
Requirements
● Engineer or Business Schools studies
● Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
● Programing Knowledge (VBA Knowledge is a plus)
● Fluent in English, French and Chinese are a plus
● Analytical and methodical
● Positive, enthusiastic and ability to work in a team
● Excellent written and oral communication skills in a multicultural environment
Internship Reference: SGTR03
Company Description
This organisation is well recognized as a proficient trader, exporter and wholesaler of industrial products. They company was founded in the year 2001 and since then they have been supplying outstanding quality industrial products around the globe. Their offered range consists of PVC Cable Regrind, Plastic Bottle Scrap, Pvc Pipe Regrind, Pvc Pipe Scraps, Pipe, Profile Window, Electric Cable, Construction Signs, Furniture, Plastic Bags, Plastics Bottles and many more. They get their products sourced from trusted sources of their industry after which their quality is approved by the authorized quality agency. They cater to the requirements of construction, plastic and allied industrial sectors from across the globe and ensure that all products are safely and smoothly delivered to clients via different modes of transport in their original state and quickly.
Internship Position
Sourcing & Purchasing Intern
Internship Description
● Market research using several tools (specialize platform, email, phone call) in order to have a better view on the Plastic market (mainly price wise)
● Research potential vendors
● Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers – Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
● Track orders and ensure timely delivery
● Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
● Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
Requirements
● Student in international business
● Proficient in English both writing and reading, other languages (speaking Japanese is a plus)
● Proficient with Microsoft office
● Entrepreneurship mindset since that it is a SME
● Motivated and eager to learn
● Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
● Understanding of supply chain procedures
● Negotiation skills
Internship Reference: SGEN01
Company Introduction
This company was established in 2000 in Vietnam, the core business is Quality Control, but in the past two years the sourcing department has been growing fast.
In addition this boutique service company provides any service required for an overseas client to allow them to start and grow their business in the region. The company today has over 30 staff, mostly local but also one American, one French, one Indian and the director from Belgium.
The company has representation in Cambodia, Myanmar, Madagascar and works with another partner to cover China.
Internship Position
Sourcing Merchandiser / Sourcing Engineer.
Internship Description
Job Duties include but not limited to:
● Understanding the need of the client and identifing potential suppliers
● Manage a RFI program,
● Manage a RFQ program,
● Visit the potential factories and make a summarised assessment;
● Understand the costing breakdown to find out where it can be improved;
● Market studies and Research
Requirements
● English communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to easily communicate with clients allover the world
● Computer literate (email, web search, office)
● Diligent
● 4 Months Minimum
● Other languages is a plus (Vietnamese, Chinese, French,…)