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Internship Offer (6 months): Business Development Intern (Sales & Distribution)

Location: Givisiez (Fribourg), Switzerland

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: From mid-November 2024 (ideally)

Company Overview

Want to dive into the heart of a multicultural and innovative company operating in a premium, high-value market? Join Michelin Suisse SA in Givisiez (Fribourg), a growing company, open to change, and committed to investing in innovation to establish itself as a market leader. Our dynamic and supportive team is dedicated to your professional development in a friendly and stimulating work environment. The management team is highly attentive and will give you the autonomy you need to succeed in your projects, while providing regular constructive feedback.

Responsibilities and Duties

• As a Business Development Intern (Sales & Distribution), you will assist the sales and management team in developing our business in an innovative and sustainable way. Your tasks will include:
• Category Management: Actively participate in the development of this innovative tool with pilot distributor clients, aimed at optimizing their inventory, particularly for high-value products.
• Market Analysis: Competitive intelligence and analysis of product segments and geographical territories. You will provide strategic recommendations to the management team.
• Event Management: Support local teams in organizing events, particularly with clients.
• Client Visits: Accompany experienced Account and Key Account Managers to better understand the needs and challenges of the Tourism, Trucking, and Beyond Road sectors.
• E-Retail Development for Switzerland.
• Presentation Preparation: Preparing presentation documents.

Immersion in the Company’s DNA

• Strategic Challenges: Participate in the company’s strategic meetings, monitor ongoing projects, and contribute to decision-making.
• Support and Mentorship: Receive continuous support from the management team and attend client meetings to better understand sector challenges.
• Internal Events Participation: Take part in the group’s strategic events (e.g., previous interns attended workshops in Frankfurt with employees from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria).
• Continuous Training: Benefit from ongoing training to gain the knowledge needed to successfully carry out your projects.

Required Skills

• Bachelor or Master’s degree level (Bac+4/Bac+5).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and able to offer innovative ideas.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Fluency in English, German, and French.