International Export Promotion and Sales Internship

ABOUT US

American World Services Corporation (AWS Corp) is a boutique international business development consultancy providing unique US market access to international companies and organizations (economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, etc). Our role is to assist and support the development of international organizations into the  penetrate the US market.

INTERNSHIPS

AWS is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and versatile undergrad and graduate students for internships starting in January through June with the possibility of continuation through the Summer/Fall 2025 semester.

At AWS, you will play an active role in the company's Export Promotion Activities and may participate in the following activities:

• Assist with completing market studies for overseas companies requiring industry-specific market information for their product area in the US market
• Assist with completing marketing partner and licensing partner searches for overseas companies interested in entering the US market
• Produce marketing materials for international clients to be used in the partner search process
• Conducting primary and secondary research
• Research market potential for products and sectors
• Develop criteria for potential partners for products and client firms
• Preparing client presentation materials
• Interviewing business and industry experts
• Analyzing market feedback and developing distribution strategies
• Developing Export strategies for our export clients
• Developing program of support and marketing material for our investment clients
• Organizing meeting for our clients with US counterparts
• Writing client report

Additionally, if you have special skills or an interest in a specific geographic region, AWS wants to capitalize on your expertise and will support creative exploration within the context of our organization’s mission.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills -- phone experience is highly valued!!
• Fluency in English is required (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Minimum of 24+ hours/weekly of availability
• Strong marketing skills/knowledge

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Top-notch research skills (particularly online)
• Understanding of trade-related topics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and dynamism
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus
• Sales experience

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

• Substantive first hand business experience
• Monthly stipend (this is not an hourly paid position) + commissions
• Recommendation letter

SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!!

Apply through Handshake by submitting your résumé and cover letter (1 page max for each) demonstrating why you are interested in this position and how your unique skills and experiences would make you a great fit. Please also include in your cover letter your potential start and end dates and hours of availability.

This posting will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.