GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Consulting Services Internship, Client US-Market Entry Support (August/September 2026 Start)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$2,900/mo - $2,900/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGACC Midwest is dedicated to promoting and assisting bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. The Consulting Services Internship involves supporting small to medium-sized German enterprises as they enter and expand in the US market through research, client management, and marketing assistance.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Supporting and managing virtual office accounts for small to medium-sized German-headquartered enterprises, as they enter and expand their business in the US
Research & identification of and outreach to potential business partners in the US (sales and distribution partners, potential clients, network partners etc.)
Primary and secondary research to gather market intelligence for client companies
Providing weekly to monthly direct report of day-to-day business to virtual office account executives as well as regular strategic meetings for continuous updates strengthening strong professional relationships throughout our clients
Assist with developing our clients’ sales and marketing strategies for the United States
Support clients’ marketing activities in the US by preparing social media posts (B2B marketing) and assist with content plans and localization of marketing content
Assist in responding to initial inquiries from German companies on topics such as import and export regulations, product certification in the U.S. market and more
Participate in meetings with clients, to get in-depth industry knowledge and how the client companies operate in their US-Market expansion
Supporting the consulting department’s business development activities with target client acquisition as well as by cross selling relevant German American Chamber of Commerce products and services to further develop existing clients’ businesses in the US market
Support and participate in international trade, industry, and networking events
Supporting virtual office clients with administrative work, such as answering phone calls and mail forwarding
Qualification
Required
High-level proficiency in the English language as well as advanced German language skills
Strong research and communication skills (verbal and written) with attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Strong understanding of fundamental business concepts
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality content quickly and meet deadlines consistently
Excellent project management and prioritization skills
Strong interest in learning more about the international business development activities and expansion of German companies throughout the Midwest region
A great interest in working with an international team and a high level of motivation to help GACC Midwest accomplish its mission
Preferred
Experience in B2B marketing, LinkedIn, and basic graphic design skills are a plus
Benefits
Complimentary German lessons offered by the Goethe Institute specifically for our employees
Access to the fitness center with free classes being offered regularly
General community events as planned by the building staff
Company
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963.
Founded in 1963
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
Matthew Wallace
Chief Financial Officer
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