My Internship
Introduction
I clinched an internship position as a Sales/Marketing Intern at Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd from 9th June 2008 to 8th August 2008. The company is located at 3 Temasek Avenue, #29-01 Centennial Tower, Singapore 039190. I was attached to the Bus & Coach department of the organization.
Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd
The company Daimler is a wholly foreign owned by the main office in Germany. The office here in Singapore is a regional headquarters for South East Asia, which includes countries like Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. The organization umbrellas the renowned German car superpower, Mercedes Benz, and the brand comprises of both passenger and commercial vehicles. The office will gather market information from the various countries in the region, and then report to the headquarters in Germany.
Work at Daimler SEA
Before I started work at Daimler, I was informed of the work responsibilities I will face. It includes supporting the monthly planning and reporting process, doing market analysis, supporting parts business process with the various markets, support daily sales and marketing work, as well as helping out in the various marketing activities. Initially, I did not really have a clear idea as to what my job scope will be like since I was attached to the Bus & Coach department, and I personally do not have an excellent idea as to what the Bus & Coach industry entails or require. However, I was eager to learn from my colleagues in all the various aspects.
When I first started at Daimler, my senior manager, Mr Thomas Bauer, was very patient with me. He gave me a detailed and enriching briefing session about the background of the company, as well as the things the department do, and things I can do to help them during my internship period. After substantial interaction, I learnt that Mr Bauer has been in the business for over 20 years, and have been located at various offices around the world, including his home
I clinched an internship position as a Sales/Marketing Intern at Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd from 9th June 2008 to 8th August 2008. The company is located at 3 Temasek Avenue, #29-01 Centennial Tower, Singapore 039190. I was attached to the Bus & Coach department of the organization.
Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd
The company Daimler is a wholly foreign owned by the main office in Germany. The office here in Singapore is a regional headquarters for South East Asia, which includes countries like Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. The organization umbrellas the renowned German car superpower, Mercedes Benz, and the brand comprises of both passenger and commercial vehicles. The office will gather market information from the various countries in the region, and then report to the headquarters in Germany.
Work at Daimler SEA
Before I started work at Daimler, I was informed of the work responsibilities I will face. It includes supporting the monthly planning and reporting process, doing market analysis, supporting parts business process with the various markets, support daily sales and marketing work, as well as helping out in the various marketing activities. Initially, I did not really have a clear idea as to what my job scope will be like since I was attached to the Bus & Coach department, and I personally do not have an excellent idea as to what the Bus & Coach industry entails or require. However, I was eager to learn from my colleagues in all the various aspects.
When I first started at Daimler, my senior manager, Mr Thomas Bauer, was very patient with me. He gave me a detailed and enriching briefing session about the background of the company, as well as the things the department do, and things I can do to help them during my internship period. After substantial interaction, I learnt that Mr Bauer has been in the business for over 20 years, and have been located at various offices around the world, including his home