Intern, Sales Assistant, HNC GC

Intern, Sales Assistant, HNC GC

Shanghai, China

Join our Flavor team as a Sales Assistant Intern in Shanghai, where you will support account managers with daily coordination, sample preparation, documentation and communication. This is a great opportunity to learn how customer-facing teams work in the flavor and fragrance industry. You will help the team stay organized, respond efficiently and create a smooth experience for colleagues and customers. If you enjoy detail-oriented work, collaboration and learning in a fast-moving business, this role offers a meaningful first step.

Your key responsibilities

• Support account managers with daily administrative tasks and sales coordination.
• Prepare and track samples, documents and other materials for customer-related work.
• Help organize sales information, files and records in a clear and timely way.
• Provide basic English translation support for documents, messages and presentations.
• Communicate with internal teams to follow up on requests and routine updates.
• Contribute to smooth team operations through careful, responsible and proactive support.

We offer

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• A collaborative team environment where people learn from each other and share wins.
• A chance to understand customer needs and build practical business experience.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You Bring

• Good organization skills, attention to detail and a responsible working style.
• Interest in the flavor, fragrance or fine fragrance market and related products.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and English.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across different tasks.
• Curiosity, reliability and readiness to learn in a professional business environment.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.