Market Researcher (Trainee) - Chinese Speaking

Purpose of the role:

4C Offshore provides a secure Market Intelligence digital platform to a global customer base requiring 24 hour access.

4C Offshore is a leading provider of strategic market intelligence, and consulting services to the global offshore renewable energy sector. 4C’s customers include established market players and new entrants from across the entire value-chain. An opportunity has arisen for a motivated researcher to join our Greater China Team. You will have a passion for renewable energy, an eye for detail, the tenacity to pursue, discover, and communicate industry intelligence and news.

Job Role:

• Monitoring of project pipelines, emerging technologies and contractors in the offshore wind and marine energy markets within Greater China, and providing valuable information to our global subscriber base.
• Assisting with the Greater China Team Lead by undertaking data research and analysis, report writing, and consulting projects.
• Assisting with business development activities in Greater China Team.
• Maintenance of 4C’s information systems with accurate and engaging content. Taking responsibility for ensuring proper quality control and completeness of 4C's information systems.
• Proactive telephone engagement with the industry to pursue the latest information.
• Developing a personal network of relationships across the supply chain.
• Undertaking extensive research to keep abreast of the latest trends and news.
• Writing news articles.
• Networking and presenting at industry events.
• Engaging with customers to ensure all support requests are dealt with in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Experience/Skills:

• Proficient in Mandarin and English, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent writing skills.
• A self-starter with a can-dos attitude who takes responsibility for the completeness and quality of their work.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to cold-call in order to gather insights.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical, numeric or business-related discipline. A postgraduate qualification will be well regarded.
• Any experience of the following is beneficial: Additional language skills, knowledge strong numerical skills, statistical, knowledge of MS Access/SQL, knowledge of Geographical Information Systems.

Working Hours & Wages:

• 5 days per week (37.5 hours)
• Base salary dependent on experience. £22,000.00 - £25,000.00 Per Year

Benefits:

• TGS Quarterly Bonus Scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Health and dental care plans.
• Pension Plan.
• Lunchtime Pilates and Barre classes.
• Break out room with table tennis and table football.

How to apply:

Applicants must have a right to work in the UK Send a copy of your CV and cover letter to HR (hr@4coffshore.net).

The cover letter forms part of the application process. Therefore, kindly note that applications without a cover letter risk being rejected.

Position is full time and based at office in Lowestoft, UK