This is an ideal position for a native Chinese second year masters student who wants to apply and strengthen confidence in his/her English language communication skills while gaining practical business and management experience working directly with a highly credentialed and experienced senior management team.
Through this internship the successful candidate will further develop his/her research, critical thinking and business communication skills in both English and Chinese. This internship will also more effectively position the intern for full-time employment in highly competitive industries such as investment banking, management consulting and private equity or applying to top tier graduate programs outside of China.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting primary and secondary research to support executive-level marketing, operations and financial decisions
• Evaluating and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to make sound recommendations
• Attending and summarizing meetings of key decision makers
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations, drafting memos and producing other forms of formal business communication
• Making initial contact with potential partners including corporations, media and governmental entities
• Other tasks as required
Requirements:
• Proven ability to think logically and reach sound conclusions
• Excellent people skills and high EQ (can quickly establish rapport with wide range of personality types; easily demonstrate trustworthiness and competence)
• Results-oriented, able and willing to work evenings and weekends
• Write and speak clearly, concisely and persuasively; meticulous attention to detail
• Keen interest in learning about business as well as hospitality industry in China
• High-work ethic and sense of personal accountability
• Good design sense and ability to use Photoshop and other related applications
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Able to work well under pressure
About Red Pagoda Resources:
Red Pagoda Resources helps high potential companies in China achieve success by identifying and exploiting breakthrough opportunities in marketing, operations and finance. Through its affiliation with Songyuan Capital, the company also invests in early stage TMT startups. Andy Mok, the company’s Managing Director, holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a former private equity investor and current CCTV/CGTN commentator on entrepreneurship and innovation in China.
Note that work location is in Houhai.
For immediate consideration please send cover letter and resume in English to Erik Stahle at erikstahle@outlook.com. In cover letter, please present key reasons why you are qualified for this position and why it is of interest to you. This information will be a crucial part of the hiring decision process.