Job&Internship Posting

KGCCI DEinternational is looking for a committed

Junior Consultant (Trade and Market Entry Services, Team Industry II)

Who We Are

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) has been serving as an official representative of German Business in Korea since its foundation in 1981. It is the second largest foreign chamber of commerce in Korea with a growing network of around 500 members. KGCCI also belongs to the global German Chamber Network (AHK) with 150 German Chamber offices in 93 countries and 50,000 members worldwide. Its umbrella organization is the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) with offices in Berlin and Brussels, serving the 79 Chambers in Germany (IHK) and their 3.6 million German member companies.

As the first point of contact for German and Korean companies exploring business opportunities in each country, KGCCI and its subsidiary KGCCI DEinternational serve as a communication channel and offer professional services to support market entry and expansion. Within DEinternational, Team Industry II specializes in Electronics, Startups, Logistics, F&B, and is looking for a Junior Consultant as outlined below.

Open Position: Junior Consultant (Trade & Market Entry, Industry II)

• Category: Fixed term (1-year); contract extension possible upon performance review
• Starting Date: ASAP

Role and main responsibilities

• The Junior Consultant will provide active support for Team Industry II’s service portfolio and projects, including but not limited to:
  1. Industrial trade fair representations (mainly for Germany)
  2. In- & outbound business delegations between Korea & Germany
  3. Market entry & expansion projects, such as business partner search or market research
  4. B2B events & meetings organization, business data update & management, inquiry response
• The Junior Consultant will work closely with the Team lead and members to ensure the successful execution of projects. Initially, the focus will be on providing operational and administrative support; however, responsibilities may expand based on performance, with opportunities to take a more active role in project management and client interactions.

Requirements

• Intermediate proficiency in German (B2 level or higher)
• Other language proficiencies: Korean (native or fluent), English (intermediate or above)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business management or related field but not required)
• At least 1 year of work experience (preferably international business related but not required)
• Ease with MS 365, good communication, interpersonal & organizational skills

How to apply

• Please submit your application (CV and cover letter in English) by email hr@kgcci.com.
• Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025
• Email title: Application for IND2 Junior Consultant_First Name_Last Name
• Please indicate your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date in your application.
• For inquiries contact hr@kgcci.com or 02) 3780-4601.