View Vacancy - Agricultural Technologies Internship

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

Main purpose of job:

Support the Department of International Trade (DIT) Agri-Tech Team in Brazil in its delivery of the Agri-Tech Latin America High Value Campaign, an export promotion and trade development plan for increasing export of agricultural technologies (goods and services deployed before the farm gate) to a selection of Latin American markets. For Brazil, the activities are largely focussed on supporting Brazilian-based UK companies with their business development, and attracting new exporters into market. This is an ideal opportunity for a student who wants to gain experience to pursue a future international career in Agribusiness or in Trade, and to learn client management skills.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Providing administrative support to the Department of International Trade Agri-Tech Team.
  • Keeping and updating records of interactions with clients on Client Relationship Management systems, under the guidance of the sector manager.
  • Organising travel agendas and logistic arrangements for the Agri-Tech Sector Manager.
  • Assisting in the preparation of market research reports, internal briefings, and visiting programmes for clients.
  • Scoping business opportunities for UK companies, through cold calls and meetings.
  • Accompanying meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person.
  • Analysing trade data, news, and sector information related to Agricultural Technologies.
  • Occasional support to the wider Strategic Relationships Team, as required.
  • Currently studying a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Business Administration, International Trade, Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, or Economics.
  • IT literate, specially in the Microsoft Office Package.
  • Proactive self-starter, willing to “go the extra mile”.
  • Collaborative, responsible, communicative and creative.
  • Any past internship, particularly if working at a commercial role; sector-specific knowledge. 
27 June 2017
Internship
Part-Time, Temporary, Intern
30
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Brazil
Sao Paulo
British Consulate General
1
BRL
24 July 2017
23 January 2018

Essential HMG training will be given at the beginning of the Internship, with on-the-job training available throughout.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.