Careers

Permanent Positions

At present there are unfortunately no open positions. Please check back soon for updates. In 2010/2011 we plan to hire a number of new employees whose native language is neither English nor German, if possible. In addition candidates for these positions should:

Be certified translators from either German or English into their native language and vice versa, or be able to provide proof of a similar qualification
Be experienced with business-specific terminology and have at least basic knowledge of economic principles
Have general knowledge of their home country and culture

Regional Manager for B2B Sales Force Development - International, all countries of the world

Do you have experience recruiting, training and supervising a sales force?

Then apply for a Regional Franchise Licence, the cost of which depends on the size of the assigned region and therefore the revenue you can expect to earn.

Your mission is to recruit, train and supervise a sales force in your non-German home country starting in large cities and later expanding to the entire country.This sales force should then seek out companies and freelancers in your assigned region and recruit them to become IFoSME paying members through a short presentation about our organisation.

Our low annual membership fee without an initial new member fee and a commission for every member recruited make your task easier. Using our cleverly devised code system you receive your commission even if those you recruit decide to become paying members long after you talk to them.

It is definitely possible that more than one paying member can be recruited from one company.

You can also visit trade fairs and exhibitions in your region and can there recruit many members from the exhibitors and visitors.

Please send us your application

by email to:

franchise@ifosme.org

or

by regular mail to:

International Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises
Besenheide 8
21149 Hamburg
Germany

Phone: +49-40-73441896
Fax: +49-40-21994756
E-Mail: info@ifosme.org

Applications sent to us by regular mail can only be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

Internships

Currently we offer unpaid internships in our Hamburg office.

Please read through and consider the following criteria and requirements before you apply:

At least a German Abitur or similar proof of secondary school completion is required
Candidates possessing a completed university degree (Bachelor’s, etc.) or are in the last stages of their course of study are preferred
Fluent German and/or English, spoken and written, is required
Good understanding of elementary economic/business principles is essential
Candidates with previous experience in the area of SMEs are preferred

An application must contain the following:

Cover letter
German Lebenslauf including a current photo or equivalent English resume or CV
Verification of course of study, previous internships and employment, etc. (Transcripts, references, etc.)
For foreigners studying in Germany: a copy of your student visa (Studentenausweis) or your certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) from your German university

Please include in your application all other documents that add to your application or make it more meaningful.

Requirements for foreign applicants:

German immigration law states that we are only allowed to accept applicants who are in possession of a German work permit. Please provide proof that you meet this requirement with your

Residence permit including work permit or with another permit issued by the German foreigner department (Ausländerbehörde) and recognized by the German Federal Employment Office (Arbeitsamt)

The German Embassy or Consulate in your home country will gladly provide you with more information.

Inside the original EU these documents are not necessary.

Note:

Internships can start at any time during the year. Internship length is individually determined, but internships should at least be one month long and preferably longer. Please include in your application an exact description of your availability including:

Suggested starting and ending dates of your internship
Alternative dates in case during your preferred dates no free places are available

To apply please use our application form, if possible, or send us your application by

E-mail to
pratikum@if-sme.org

by regular mail to:

International Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Besenheide 8
21149 Hamburg
Germany

Phone: +49-40-73441896
Fax: +49-40-21994756
E-Mail: info@ifosme.org

will only be returned if the applicant is not accepted when a self-addressed stamped envelope (German stamps) is included in the original application.

International Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises