[Full-time] Research / Business Development Intern, Shanghai at Foodies

Company Introduction

Foodies is a mobile application, based in Shanghai, that provides curated content and reservation services to restaurants around the world for Chinese travelers voyaging overseas. We are the first platform to provide such services in Chinese and directly to the Chinese populous. We are a young company with strong institutional backings seeking fresh talents to fuel our team.

Description

This is paid internship position suited to a young and energetic person who can embrace the startup spirit and welcome challenges. Ideal candidates will possess self-discipline, be able to work under pressure and cross boundaries. The right candidate will assist the current management team in various aspects of the business.

Responsibilities

· Assist in providing research and analysis
· Assist with advertising and marketing promotional activities
· Assist in copywriting and drafting documents
· Make calls to overseas businesses (restaurants) for fact-checking (no cold-calling)
· Maintain and update database information
· Liaise and maintain relationships with overseas businesses
· Provide support to social media efforts
· Brainstorming and idea planning for marketing and content material
· Participate in staff meetings and take notes
· Attend relevant social and networking events

Requirements

· Fluent in English, at least intermediate in Chinese
· University degree or currently in university
· All majors and disciplines are welcome
· Available at least 3-4 days a week
· Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Mac operating system
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and verbal skills (including on the phone)
· Meticulous and thorough research skills
· Ability to conduct in a professional and business-like manner
· Strong responsibility, self-discipline, and self-motivation
· Strong critical thinking and ability to think outside of the box
· Strong organizational skills
· Must love dogs

Additional Desired Qualities

(Please identify in your introduction if you possess any of these points below)
· Passion for and knowledge of the food & beverage industry
· Previously worked in restaurants overseas
· Ability to translate English to Chinese
· Proficiency in Photoshop or other Adobe software
· Proficiency in a European language (French, Spanish, Italian, German…etc.)

What We Provide

· This is a paid internship. Salary would be adjusted to your time commitment.
· Flexible hours
· Opportunity for career progression in desired department
· Visa sponsorship if evolved into full-time position
· Exposure to different work disciplines
· Plenty of additional opportunities in related projects and businesses
· A friendly and nurturing environment where your ideas can be heard
· Free gourmet coffee

As this is paid internship position, we fully expect the candidate to be able to commit a quality level of time and energy to us.
Interested individuals please send CV and a short introduction about yourself to office@foodies.im