View Vacancy – Commercial Intern – Education

Main purpose of job:

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

The vacancy is for one intern who will provide commercial and administrative support to the Education team, based in the British Consulate-General Sao Paulo.

The activities are largely focused on supporting the team on the management of the relationship with UK and Brazilian stakeholders and support in the delivery of several initiatives focused on market access and the development of a pipeline of commercial opportunities for UK companies in Brazil.

You will have the opportunity to participate on commercial meetings, internal and external events in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

Roles and responsibilities

• Providing support to the organisation of meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person;
• Keeping and updating records of interactions with relevant stakeholders, under the guidance of the line manager;
• Providing support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, webinars, seminars and official visits including agenda and logistic arrangements;
• Attending trade fairs and official events when necessary;
• Assisting in the preparation of market research reports, briefings and visiting programmes;
• Scoping business opportunities through research, commercial meetings and cold calls;
• Monitoring the news and analysing trade data and sector information related to Education;
• Supporting the production of content for events and communication materials about the UK offer in Education;
• Providing administrative support to the Education team in Brazil.

The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in the sector. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a cohesive team. We also expect strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Undergraduate student in International Relations, Business, Marketing, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related areas;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Portuguese;
• Strong research, organisation skills and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexible, dynamic and pro-active;
• Team-working skills, opened to learn and receive feedback.