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10 Days left CLOSING DATE: 12/04/2016

Ireland Alloys Ltd

China and Asian Market Researcher

3 Application(s) to date

Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 12/04/2016
Skill:: Marketing market research and PR
Region:: Lanarkshire
Salary: £8.25 per hour
Length:: See advert
Ref code: NLVIGVULFF

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Placement summary

Ireland Alloys Ltd, is a Scottish based Processor of Scrap Metal, mainly Complex Nickel Alloys. Based in Central Scotland we are importers and exporters to global markets and have been, for over 50 years. Our vision, is to develop business in key growth areas, China and South East Asia being the main one, to help us achieve our goals we are now recruiting for a China and Asian Market Researcher. We envisage the person to be required to work 12 hours per week (during term time) over an initial period of 2-3 months. In the first instance you would be expected to identify suitable consumers of our products focusing on the Chinese market, secondly, to make connections and help consolidate business opportunities into successful relationships.

Job description

Project Description

The aim is to establish consumers and suppliers in the Chinese and Asian Markets that we currently are missing out on. The consumers will be mainly Vacuum Nickel Alloy Melters, similar to our Western Market customers. The role is interesting and varied with many alloys and chemistries that we process involved. We would like to work direct with mills but it will be your role to research best route to market either through an agent or direct supply. Initially researching and establishing contact with the correct connections allowing us to establish relationships and understanding of customer’s requirements for our type of products, then formalising these connections to allow us to initiate exporting into the Chinese market.

The placement is open to students studying for a postgraduate qualification and meet our criteria for the role. The placement will be located in Hamilton and will be paid at the rate of £8.25/hr.

Placement Objectives

To provide relevant support in establishing contacts and communication with consumers in these target markets for our products.

Role Description

Assisting the Business Development Manager in the research, setting up dialogue and contacts within the Vacuum Melt Industry in China for Complex Nickel Alloys. Establishing a network of potential customers and relationships that can be consolidated into a key export/import region for IAL ltd.

Qualifications

This placement is open to students who are currently studying a postgraduate qualification and meet the essential criteria for the role.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese
Good standard of spoken and written
English Motivated and enthusiastic
Excellent relationship building skills
Good communication/interpersonal skills
IT literate

Desirable Skills

Interest in Metallurgy or Marketing would be an advantage but not essential

Benefits

Company benefits

Excellent working environment
Opportunity to gain experience in a small successful business
Earn a wage while you study and gain work experience
The chance to showcase your skills and learn/develop new knowledge

Placement benefits

The successful candidate may be allocated a space on ScotGrad's 3-day business and employability skills residential course, and will also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Planned interview date: TBC

Preferred start date: 21st April 2016