Retail Marketing Trainee
Host Company:
Takashimaya Co Ltd.
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
5 (Fluent Japanese)
Internship Description:
Takashimaya is a Forbes Global 2000 retailer of clothing and consumer products with outlets in Japan, New York, Taipei, Paris and Singapore. The intern will be stationed at the concierge counter and perform general hospitality services at the primary department store.
Skill & Experience Required:
Intermediate Japanese conversation skills are required for this position as well as an interest in sales, service, and retail. Interns must be enthusiastic and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and with a positive attitude.
Sample Projects:
Providing hospitable service and customer support at the concierge counter is the intern’s primary responsibility. The intern will pursue quality service initiatives to enhance the customer experience.
Benefits for Intern:
Takashimaya will present interns the opportunity to acquire in-depth and intimate knowledge of the Japanese retail industry and marketing concepts at a leading Japanese department store.
Benefits for Company:
Interns will provide Takashimaya with improved customer support, most specifically with their international consumers.
Placement Functions:
