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Right Hand Intern Country Manager Italy

OVRSEA
ItalyinternshipVerifiedPosted 13 Feb 2025

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<b>Help us digitalize international freight transportation!</b><br/>OVRSEA is a next-generation multimodal freight forwarder committed to simplifying and optimizing international freight management through technology. They coordinate the transports of 700+ companies across 60 countries, and provide their clients with a unique platform on which their teams can manage their shipments in a simple and transparent way. With already 160 employees globally, they are continuing their growth in 2024 and hiring people internationally! <b>Are you ready to join us and be a part of this exciting adventure?</b><br/><b>The Role 🤝</b><br/>This right-hand internship offers a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to be part of the early-stage development of a scale-up’s local office and operations.Working within our rapidly growing team, you’ll collaborate directly with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-makula/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Giovanni</a>, the Country Manager for Italy. Your primary mission will be to <b>support and help structure our expansion efforts, with the ultimate goal of executing our go-to-market strategy.</b>This role is entrepreneurial in nature, requiring skills in <b>data analysis, finance, and project management</b>. You’ll work closely with various teams on key projects essential to OVRSEA’s growth in Italy.<br/><b>Your missions 🎒</b><br/>👉 <b>Special Projects (40%)</b>- Work on cross-functional projects that involve multiple teams,- Assist in implementing process improvements and new tools/systems,- Adapt Ovrsea's products for the Italian market,- Contribute to team rebalancing needs (e.g. BDR, Operations, etc.).<br/>👉 <b>Go-to-Market Strategy (30%)</b>- Conduct research on target markets and customer segments,- Support Sales team with customer onboarding and account management,- Track and adapt go-to-market strategy for the Italian market- Develop marketing materials to support go-to-market strategy- Prepare performance reviews and presentations for the Executive Committee<br/>👉 <b>Recruitment (30%)</b>- Source profiles and manage a diverse pipe of candidates,- Adapt our recruitment strategy to local market,- Contribute to building out local office culture.<br/>In this very early stage project, we expect a high level of flexibility and autonomy as you might work on very various tasks, which could evolve along the internship.<br/><br/><b>Your profile 🤗</b><br/>- You are looking for a <b>6-month internship based in Milan starting in July 2025</b>.- You are speaking English fluently. Conversational French and/or Italian is a plus.- You have at least one previous internship with a relevant experience (sales, operations etc.).- You have a strong analytical and organizational skills.- You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and you are curious.<br/><br/><b>Some benefits you will find at OVRSEA Italy 🇮🇹</b><br/>🤑 Competitive internship compensation🏢 Vibrant work environment &amp; great offices in central location in Milan🚀 A 4-week onboarding program to become fully operational in your daily job🏡 Flexible working from home policy🍽 Lunch voucher valued at 8€ per day worked (Endered)🌍 Work in an international, dynamic and passionate environment with a company culture focused on learning and development!<br/><br/><b>Still not convinced?</b><br/>Explore our story, products, teams, and commitments by visiting <a href="https://www.notion.so/2a725e3ef7ea4fffb97cad2352e54faa?pvs=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">this Notion</a>.Get a glimpse of our culture and our #1 value, “Learn together”, through <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ovrsea_%C3%A7a-fait-quoi-de-bosser-chez-ovrsea-activity-6811209179756302336-FdU1/" rel="noopener noreferrer">a short video</a>. Learn how we live this value through webinars, cultural presentations, and an immersive onboarding program that will introduce you to the exciting world of international transport.<br/><br/><b>Our recruitment process</b><br/>- First discussion with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-dry-004427221/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Juliette</a>, Right Hand to the Country Manager (30-45’)- Interview 1: with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-makula/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Giovanni</a>, Country Manager Italy, and Mathieu, CFO and cofounder of OVRSEA (60’)- Written business case to be done at home- Interview 2: case study restitution with Giovanni, Country Manager (60’)- The final proposal! 🙌<br/><br/>At Ovrsea, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to fostering diversity within our teams.

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