The Imerys Group is the world leader in industrial minerals, engaged in the development, extraction, processing and sales of minerals for very diverse applications in multiple markets and industries worldwide.
Imerys is publicly-traded in France and operates in 50 countries through more than 250 industrial sites, with 16 000 employees and global sales in 2014 of 3.688 M€. Within the Asia-Pacific region, it is present in a dozen countries, including Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Taiwan, as well as mainland China.
The creation of this internship position is to support the regional and local business development teams in both organic and inorganic growth through 4 main areas:
- Mergers & acquisitions project support
- Strategy development support and implementation; regional, national, segment level
- Market research of new or existing geographies and end markets
- Marketing & innovation – B2B strategic marketing and new product development support
To provide a holistic internship, the intern will be exposed to all 4 areas, but with a focus on 1 – 2 areas.
Key responsibilities:
- Suggest additional sources of market/competition information
- Approach and discuss with both internal and external subject matter experts
- Structure market and competitor information in an analytical way
- Work with the countries to get a deep understanding of the local market
- Identify potential targets for mergers and acquisitions
- Assist in preparing presentations and business case for investments committees
- Update the database of customers and competitors of carbonates in APAC
- Engaging in specific B2B marketing projects
- Providing new product development support through research and idea management
Profile:
- Current university student
- Only Singapore-based students/applicants will be considered
- Very good analytical skills and high level of rigour
- Able to work under pressure in a M&A environment
- Naturally inquisitive mind with an ability to think 'outside the box'
- High level of curiosity with ability to step back for strategic thinking
- A certain level of autonomy and not shy to ask questions
- Proficient in XLS and PPT
- Knowledge of a 2nd South-East Asian language will be an advantage
- Able to commit to a 5 - 6 month internship would be a huge advantage (will involve taking a leave of absence for a semester)
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