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This project is from a handcrafted tile-making company in Lisbon, Portugal, renowned for its tiles and with a tradition spanning over 270 yearsAn internship project responsible for promoting marketing and sales to the global market.Portugal's distinctive blue tiles are celebrated for their artistic sensibility and are used widely in Portugal—on famous buildings, museums, restaurants, and more—as murals or decorative items. Try marketing these tiles to wealthy customers around the world!
What makes this project special
1. This projectEnglishwill be conducted in.
■ English proficiency requirement ★★★☆☆
Basic listening and speaking communication skills are required, and because marketing is done for customers of various nationalities around the world, you must be able to write emails and handle telephone calls with customers.
2. This projectMonday to Friday (5 days a week), from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including a 1-hour lunch break)will be conducted.
3.Participants who majored in marketing, business management, economics, etc., and have basic knowledge of marketing and a broad perspectiveare preferred.
Marketing Internship
1. Research and analysis of potential new markets
You will study and investigate the potential of new markets from various angles to open markets beyond the brand's current market. For example, you will research how to promote products in markets such as Africa or Asia and create promotional plans.
2. Creating brochures for marketing
You will create brochures designed to capture customers' attention for marketing purposes. The finished brochures will be used for promotion in stores, on the Internet, etc.
3. Creating product promotional photos for a new catalog
Every season, whenever new products are released, we produce a new catalog, take the photos to be featured in the catalog, and plan the season's concept.
4. Brand social networking management
Social networks are the most important channel for communication between the brand and customers. Through timely, responsive social network management, we handle customers' needs and deliver new information.
5. SEM (Search Engine Marketing) management
SEM refers to an internet marketing strategy that goes beyond simple search tools; it encourages visits to the brand's website so customers can ultimately purchase products. You will learn how to use SEM and take charge of its management.
Sales internship
1. Communicate with customers
You will meet customers in person and communicate with them. You will learn to always watch for any inconveniences customers visiting the brand's store may have and to listen to their opinions.
2. Product sales activities
You will engage in full-scale product sales. Ask customers what they want and need, and provide it.
3. Management of tile murals in the warehouse
It is not just about sales; you will monitor the quantity of products sold each season and manage the tile murals and tile products stored in the warehouse.
4. Preparing products for worldwide shipping
Because the brand targets not only Portugal but the entire world, products must be shipped globally. You will prepare the items to be sent according to the destination countries of incoming orders.
5. Support and preparation of products needed for sales
Manage in-store products and support and manage inventory needed for sales through planning for the next day, week, and month.
Not Included Items
- Round-trip Airfare
- Visa Fee
- Individual Travel Insurance Fee
- Other Local Living Expenses
- Meals and accommodation during the project period
The organization carrying out this projectOver 270 years of traditionis a company that produces all its products using the oldest handcrafted techniques in Lisbon. The tile and ceramic collections here are all handmade one by one by artisans who each boast more than 20 years of experience, and the artistic quality of the products has been recognized worldwide.
Decorative items such as ceramics and plates, created on the foundation of Portuguese traditional art, are also commonly used in the lifestyles of Lisbon residentsand their value as decorative objects is also recognized. Furthermore, not limited to Portugal, they are marketed to countries worldwide, including Asia and the Americas, helping traditional handcrafted tile murals spread widely.
Participants can, according to their personal preferences and budget, choose accommodation in regions within PortugalThey are free to select accommodation in the area.
For project participants who have difficulty finding accommodation,
Korea Gap Year recommends accommodation (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the internship location.
1. Homestay
A foreign student stays with an ordinary family in the host country and can learn the country's culture and language. Living with the family allows them to improve language skills through communication and to understand the lifestyle, values, and cultural practices of that country.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is accommodation where the kitchen, bathroom, and shower are shared. Rooms are assigned as four-person or six- to eight-person rooms, so several people live together in one room. When traveling briefly to another country, travelers often stay in guesthouses and share stories and travel information with various fellow travelers.
3. Apartment share
Apartment sharing is a type of accommodation in which about five to six international students in the host country rent a house together and live communally. Depending on the condition of the house, you may choose a private room or share a room with one roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family setting; residents divide household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry among themselves. It offers the advantage of socializing with friends from various countries.
| Region :Portugal, Lisbon
Portugal, once one of the maritime kingdoms, features stunning scenery with buildings topped by red roofs. Positioned on the edge of Europe, it is regarded as one of the best summer resorts and can be reached more affordably compared with other European countries.
Thanks to Portugal's distinctive patterned tiles, the cameras carried by visitors from around the world never stop clicking.This is the case. The unique style called 'azulejo,' referring to small, beautiful tiles, originated in Portugal; tile murals and red-roofed buildings combine harmoniously to form Portugal's distinctive aura.
■ Travel Information
1. Cascais
Cascais is a seaside resort located on Portugal's central-western coast. One of the nearby destinations you can visit from Lisbon, Cascais was once a small fishing village and has recently emerged as a popular resort. In Lisbon, summer evenings do not get dark until after 9 PM, so when taking a day trip from Lisbon you can explore more leisurely and return later. Lying on the beach watching the sunset with a beer in hand — enjoy that refreshing taste together with the dazzlingly beautiful sea!
2. Porto
Porto, known as Portugal's second city, is located about three hours from Lisbon. The red-roofed buildings along the Douro River and their harmony with the sky are a panorama you should not miss. Also, aren't you curious about the characteristic exterior walls covered with tiles and how tiles have been elevated to the level of art in Portugal?
The clothes hung out on the terraces of buildings covered in various colorful tiles create a playful, multicolored spectacle.
3. Cabo da Roca
Portugal is relatively inexpensive and warm compared with other European countries, so many Europeans come here for vacations. Among its attractions, Cabo da Roca is one place travelers should definitely visit. 'Roca' means 'rock' in Portuguese, and Cabo da Roca, known as the rock of Lisbon, is considered the westernmost point of the European continent. If you pay a small fee here, you can even receive a certificate proving you've reached the end of Europe, and many travelers take fun photos with that certificate. Experience the feeling of having arrived at Europe's western edge at Cabo da Roca!
- People who can communicate at a basic level in English
- Anyone aged 22 or older
- Anyone who wants an internship at a long-established tile company
- Anyone seeking employment who wants their experience in marketing and sales to be recognized by a global company
- Anyone who wants to market to the world the Portuguese tiles that colored Lisbon blue
■The participation period for this project isa minimum of 24 weeks.
■ Participation Fee
24 weeks - 3,400,000 KRW
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship(▶ View details)
■ Installment Payment Information
For those who find it difficult to pay in full,prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRWand if you pay the remaining balance within 2 weeks, the date you paid the registration fee will be used as the basis fora process to confirm participation availability and available openings (TO). Securing your spot quickly is important to join on your desired dates and duration!(Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is approaching, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on circumstances.
■ Early bird discount andUrgent applicationInformation
All gap year projects, due to standard application procedures and gap year preparation periods, projectIt is recommended to apply at least 3 months before the project start dateand,as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months beforeThis is the principle. However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you need to join a project urgently, you can use the urgent application service and pay an additional fee, and we will assist with the fastest possible processing procedures.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is inherently time required for communication with local organizations and confirming participation, and because all procedures are carried out the same as for regular participants,participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamand must do so.
** Participants who apply at least 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
*** The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided:Automatic registration for gap year missions and notes / Immediate provision of all orientation materials upon participant confirmation / Additional deployment of urgent staff / Assistance in preparing documents if needed, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver date calculator >>Naver Date Calculator
**Note: In the case of super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will be conducted according to the gap year refund policy.Also,Any problems arising from a participant's non-cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
■ Estimated additional costs (per week)
| Item | Details and remarks | Amount | Category |
| Round-trip airfare (including tax) | Varies by flight | Approx. KRW 800,000–1,300,000 | Excluded items |
| Visa issuance fee | Estimated approx. KRW 300,000 | ||
| Individual travel insurance fee | Varies by insurer / duration | Estimated approx. KRW 10,000 | |
| Airport fees | - | - | |
| Local living expenses | Accommodation and meals during the project period, etc. | Estimated approx. KRW 300,000–500,000 |
* Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
* Local living expenses are based on average standards and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
* Participants' travel expenses and personal spending money are not included.
Note Reference (Estimated local prices)
| Accommodation | Per night | Meal | Per meal |
| Guesthouse | Approx. KRW 30,000 | Local meal | About 7,000 KRW |
| Hotel | About 100,000 KRW | Restaurant | About 20,000 KRW |
*Estimated local prices are written based on average standards and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
