BX - Polish, Czech or German speaking Export Sales Assistant

Placement:BX - Polish, Czech or German speaking Export Sales Assistant
Placement Location:Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Application Deadline:1st May 2010

Vacancy Description

Start Date:  Middle of May 2010
Duration: 6 months

The Host Company

The host company, is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of Technical Textiles supplying a wide range of industries like Aerospace, Healthcare and Defence/Military with specialist high performance textiles.

The host company is looking to develop its markets in Central Europe and Germany. The company's sales operation is conducted from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, in the English East Midlands Region, close to the thriving cities of Derby and Nottingham.

The Placement

The host company is looking for a student to join the Export Sales team to promote the company's goods in the Central European and German markets.
The main responsibilities will include:

  • Market research for target markets
  • Sending Sales Literature and samples to target companies
  • Follow-up for contacts after literature has been sent
  • Preparation for a major exhibition/trade show
  • General office responsibilities such as answering the phone
  • Preparing despatch invoices and documentation for export customers
  • Preparing folders of company's Sales literature

The ideal student

  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in either German,  Polish or Czech
  • Outgoing personality
  • Good organisational skills
  • Experience of working in an office
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Good initiative

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a fast developing, dynamic company. It will offer a good grounding for a career in Sales & Marketing.