Key Account Intern - SL

Qima Division: Consumer Products
Rerefence NO: REF3350A
Location: Shenzhen, China
Date of Publication: 2026.03.26

About us

  • QIMA is a global provider of quality control, compliance and supply‑chain assurance services—offering inspection, testing, certification and audit solutions to help brands and retailers ensure product safety and standards.
  • The Key Account Operation team is the client-facing operations hub that translates client requirements into clear instructions for internal teams, delivers training, monitors field performance, and ensures inspection reports meet client expectations.

Position overview

  • We are looking for two proactive end-of-study interns (one assigned to the Softline team and one to the Hardline team) to work with Key Account Operations.
  • You will review and improve our operating processes, support onsite monitoring and training, and run ad‑hoc projects that increase efficiency and report quality.
  • This role offers hands-on field exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to convert to a full-time role after a successful internship.

Key responsibilities :

  • Design and implement process improvements and tools to increase team productivity and report accuracy.
  • Attend onsite inspections to monitor inspector performance and adherence to client standards; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare and deliver training sessions for inspectors on client-specific processes, checklists and reporting requirements.
  • Translate client requirements into clear operational instructions and checklists for internal teams.
  • Track KPIs to monitor the impact of your actions and drive improvements.
  • Support ad-hoc projects aligned with team targets (e.g., quality assurance initiatives, digitalization pilots, workflow standardization).
  • Help maintain and update process documentation and training materials
  • Final-year student or recent graduate (end-of-study internship) in disciplines such as Textile/Apparel/Supply Chain/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or a related field
  • Relevant academic or internship experience in Softline (apparel, textiles, footwear)
  • Fluent English is required.
  • Comfortable with regular travel to client sites and factory locations.
  • Analytical mind with the ability to map processes, analyze data and propose actionable improvements.
  • Good interpersonal skills; able to train inspectors and internal teams.
  • Proactive, dynamic, curious, and willing to challenge the status quo.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, cross-functional team.
  • Willingness to consider continuing employment with the company after a successful internship.