Asia Desk

Unpaid Internship - Asia Desk

1. Assist Asia Desk Manager on market research projects. Projects are to be completed within the agreed time.
   Projects include:
   
   
   • Research and identify existing trade models for identifying prospective export markets
   • Identify U.S. or Asia channels of distribution of a specific product
   • Identify U.S. or Asia manufacturers for a specific product
   • Identify tariff and non-tariff barriers to exporting U.S. products
2. Research country-specific facts and figures and produce a country profile/trade information briefs.
3. Contact associations, members and clients via phone, email, fax or regular mail to accomplish various research tasks assigned by Asia Desk Manager.
4. Communicate to associations, members and clients about trade events in Asia relevant to them and find recent trade leads in Asia for distribution to members and clients.
5. Attend and assist with WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego programs to increase knowledge about international trade and to identify and network with prospective and current WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego clients/members.
6. Handle incoming calls in a helpful, friendly and professional manner, asking inquirers to communicate their request in writing, taking messages, offering assistance and taking follow-up action to secure the necessary information.
7. Assist WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego on special projects as needed.

1. Fluency in English and one Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or others). 
   
2. Strong research skills.
   
3. Knowledge of international trade and business development in Asia (preferred).
4. Detail oriented; able to work independently and handle multiple projects.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.