Sales & Marketing Intern
Host Company:
Sakura House Co. Ltd
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
1 (Beginner Japanese)
Internship Description:
Sakura House has a 17 year history of offering monthly apartment and guest house rooms throughout Tokyo to international tourists. Owning more than 200 apartment building and 1700 rooms in Central Tokyo, they are also expanding their business into events such as organizing parties, day trips, and multi-cultural events.
The Sales and Marketing Intern will introduce Sakura House and its facilities to customers on the phone as well as conduct on-site facility tours and information sessions. Other duties include organizing parties and day trips for international customers, preparing marketing materials, and assisting with facility operations.
Skill & Experience Required:
- Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Cheerful personality, team spirit and flexibility
- Motivation to learn in a cross-cultural setting. A keen interest in international Sales and Marketing. Japanese language skills are not required and can be learned on the job.
Benefits for Intern:
- Learn Sales and Marketing skills that specifically target diverse customers from around the globe.
- Communicate with international staff and exchange new ideas.
- Acquire basic Japanese language and business skills.
Benefits for Company:
Having an intern to support international customers in their native language will help Sakura House with their global branding. Sakura values and welcomes new ideas, insights and information from interns, especially about how similar business are managed in North America.
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