Internship - International Trader

Are you ready to join the leading international trading house and help to build our success?

Are you the Intern who wants to work with A-branded FMCG brands? Are you that sales person who is a strong networker, entrepreneurial and not afraid of some exciting challenges? Then we are the perfect fit!

Become part of our team

During your internship you will be working in a highly commercial, dynamic and multilingual environment. Together with a Senior Trader you will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of customers and suppliers of West Coast Supply Group as well as identifying and acquiring new business. Your job is to conduct market research and map out a complete market. In addition, you keep track on offers, manage relationships with customers and suppliers as well as negotiate prices, payments and delivery terms.

From us, for you

• You will become part of an organization in full growth;
• Freedom and responsibility are at the core of our company culture;
• Interesting development and training opportunities;
• We can offer you an amazing experience and a lot of opportunities to learn and develop!
• An exciting and challenging internship in an ambitious, dynamic and young team;
• An International and multilingual environment;
• An open organizational structure where own initiative is highly appreciated;
• Paid internship!
• Very good working atmosphere.

Your profile

• Fluent in English and another language is a plus;
• Bachelor/Master think and work level (preferably in economics/business);
• An international experience is a plus;
• You have a commercial attitude and entrepreneurial mind-set;
• You have excellent interpersonal skills (confident, charismatic, positive and pro-active);
• You are good at setting priorities and juggling many tasks;
• You are a self starter and find it very challenging to work with targets;
• You have good mathematical skills and excellent communication- and presentation skills;
• A genius in creating new business opportunities;
• Available full time for at least 5 months, but preferably 6 months!

Why West Coast Supply Group?

Because we get you your coffee as an intern with us, and we will teach you a lot in a short period of time. We are used to working with interns in our learning environment and offer you unique opportunities to grow and develop. We have a varied team, so you will easily connect with others. In addition, we really are the nicest, most international and dynamic company you will want to work for!

We offer:

• Internship compensation;
• Challenge, variation, fun and a lot of serious responsibility within a fast-growing, internationally operating organization that dares to think big;
• Fast-paced and demanding work environment, but also time for a joint lunch in our restaurant, and a drink at the bar on our top floor every Friday afternoon;
• Fun team events and legendary annual parties;
• Open ears for innovations and ideas;
• Personal plan created to help you and us grow;
• Stimulating, international and commercial environment. A few key words: informal, no-nonsense, future-oriented, focus on development and success.

"I started my internship two months ago and I can tell you that I enjoy it very much. At the beginning it was difficult to remember all the information about the company, processes, and terms, but when you start applying it, the job becomes interesting and satisfying. People are always ready to help and give advice if needed. Thank you West Coast, I feel part of the team." - Mary, Intern

"I started my internship a couple months ago and learned so much about the business already! The people, the atmosphere and the music in the office help you to perform and become better and quicker. What motivates me most is the freedom and trust that is given to discover new businesses." - Matthijs, Intern

"There's a lot to learn at WCSG, as the job offers many possibilities to apply the knowledge you have acquired in your studies and to develop yourself by working on unique and challenging cases. Throughout your internship, your colleagues are very supportive and interested in your ideas that you would like to integrate while assisting you with expert knowledge. This creates a dynamic environment with many open-minded people from all over the world with whom you can always have a pleasant conversation." - Alke, Intern

"This internship was an excellent learning experience and a time of my life I look back at with pleasure! I learned a lot about international trade, relationship building with partners, and the various aspects of international trade, such as storage and transportation. Besides the rewarding work experience, WCSG offers fun activities to do with colleagues: weekly Vrijmibo's, summer or Christmas party, events like Mudmasters and even sports such as wakeboarding before work." - Trader Intern

Has this internship opening caught your attention? Do you think you are the right fit? If yes, please complete the application form and we will get in touch with you shortly.