Internship Reference: QDSC01
Company Introduction:
This company isĀ a leading global distributor of chemicals and related innovative products and services. With global headquarters in the USA they were founded in 1924 and were listed on the New York Stock Exchange after a valuation of over $3 billion. They employ approximately 8,500 employees worldwide, generating annual net sales of $10.3 billion in 2014 to make them the second biggest chemical distributor in the world. TheyĀ aim to use their global network to provide market insight and our expertise to grow our customer’s business.
They have two businessĀ units in mainland China:
- A distribution team which has more than 100 salesmen working through the country. This team mainly focuses on domestic distribution business in China.
- The global sourcing and exports team, where interns will be placed, is mainly responsible for sourcing various chemical products from domestic manufacturers and export to overseas distribution channels. Currently we are extending our sourcing power in the whole Asian continent.
Internship Position:
Science and SalesĀ Internship
Internship Description:
The main tasks will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Work with theirĀ Asian Business Development Manager in the Global Sourcing & Export Team
- Analyse price fluctuations and summarise market trends
- Discuss and negotiate with suppliers about prices, time frames and all relative subjects to the project
Requirements:
- Good English proficiency
- Major in chemistry or related is preferred, majors in marketing, finance and economics also a plus
- Being open-minded, hard-working and organized
- Have basicĀ computer skills (Excel, Word)
Duration:
- 1 – 6 months
