TW – Creative German Business Development

Last updated 2015-11-19

Description

Placement: TW – Creative German Business Development
Placement Location: Northamptonshire
Application Deadline: 29th February 2016

Vacancy Description

Start Date: February / March 2016
Duration: 6 months with ability for it to be extended

The Host Company

The company is a market-led company that focuses on designing, developing, and marketing world-leading sustainable mowing solutions to the sports, council, golf, and turf sector. Research and development innovation is the basis of our competitive advantage and this drives the company growth. As part of their continued market growth they are looking for a enthusiastic Germany student to join their market development team.

The Placement

The company is looking for a German student to work with the team to introduce their products to the German market. The role will be based in the UK office, working with an agile and innovative team. Marketing and Sales education with a desire to work with a new market development project is necessary.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Market research into distribution options
  • Working with the team to understand what drives customers and to create collateral to reflect these drivers. This may include: brochures, posters, emails, sales presentations
  • Analysing the effectiveness of design work/ communication channels and adjusting where necessary
  • Development and translation of marketing and sales documentation
  • Business trips to market to work directly with team on the market development
  • Communication with end users, dealers, distributors and relevant organisations
  • Strategic contribution to the project
  • Working with UK team to learn and understand the product

 

Job related skills

 

The Ideal Student

  • Native German speaker
  • Photoshop & InDesign
  • Fluent in English
  • High levels of motivation, positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Marketing and Sales background
  • Ability to travel
  • Desire to work as part of an innovative team
  • Good communication skills
  • Market Research Experience

Benefits

The accommodation and bus pass costs covered.

 

Host

ISPO - International Student Placement Office

City

Nottingham (UNITED KINGDOM)

Study Domain(S)

Design, Business Administration, Marketing

Valid until

2016-03-17

Languages

English, German

Study Degree

Bachelor, Master