Strategy & Business Development Intern
At a glance
Junior Business Development role at INFICON. Balzers · internship.
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What you'll do
- Research markets and competitors to surface opportunities for expansion
- Build organic and acquisition-led approaches for entering new markets
- Review the product portfolio and assess its strategic fit
- Work with other teams to collect the data and perspectives projects need
- Support senior leaders on confidential strategy and business development work
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a comparable technical discipline
- Current master’s studies in business administration, management, economics, or a related subject
- Strong analytical ability, including interpreting large datasets and turning findings into recommendations
- Fluency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required
Who this fits
This internship suits someone early in their career who wants practical exposure to strategy development and execution. You’ll work closely with the Division President and VP of Product Management & Marketing on strategic projects in Balzers, Liechtenstein. English proficiency is required, while German skills are an advantage.
From the employer
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.
For our Vacuum Control Products Division, we are looking for a passionate Strategy and Business Development Intern based in Balzers, Liechtenstein to work closely with our of Division President and VP Product Management & Marketing in one or various highly strategic projects around new market entry strategies, strategic portfolio management, and other business development strategies. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategy formulation and execution within a dynamic corporate environment.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities
- Formulate organic and inorganic growth strategies to enter new markets
- Analyze product portfolio and its strategic alignment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and data
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for new business ideas and strategies
- Work closely with the senior leadership
- Work in highly strategic and confidential strategic projects
- World-leader in its markets, strong in innovation, excellent reputation, and outstanding culture
- Position is designed to give you insights into company strategy formulation
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or similar technical degree
- Currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and make recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is a MUST
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Previous experience in strategy consulting, business development, or a similar role is a plus
- English proficiency, German language skills is a plus
INFICON offers a dynamic working environment that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion. Our appreciative, innovative and vibrant corporate culture can be felt in everything we do and how we do it.
What you will find with us?
- Smart and friendly colleagues who value team spirit, a positive attitude and reliability, and who never miss out on the fun.
- Room for bold ideas and creative collaboration
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary, good social benefits, plus profit sharing
- Opportunities for further training and development
- Joint celebration of successes (and mistakes!... they are invaluable for our continuous development)
- Regular employee events (summer party, ski day, Christmas party, TeamDays)
Take your next career step with us!
Would you like to find out more about us and what it's like to be part of the INFICON family? Explore INFICON under Career | INFICON.
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