Trainee - Export @ Tikkurila Oyj

Experiences

Drafted changes to supply contracts with foreign subsidiaries and other legal documents after management buyout
GDPR preparatory work: researched existing databases for types of personal data contained and participated in drafting guidelines for data collection
Performed market research on 7 new countries, saving over 20 000 € over 6 months by doing previously outsourced work in-house: analyzed market & segment sizes, product requirements, competitors and partner candidates etc.
Estimated global market potential, determined target market and created business plan targeting $2 million in revenue for a new product type

Detailed Description

Joined the export department as a full-time trainee to support the group's expansion to the Asian markets due to my Japanese skills. Also worked closely with the legal team due to my law background.

Company Description

Tikkurila is a leading Nordic paints and coatings manufacturer holding number 1 position in all of its main markets.

Pekka Leskinen