Having introduced Luis from Madrid last time, this time we spoke with Melanie from Shanghai. She tells us about her experiences with Chinese business etiquette and warns us where you might end up if your Mandarin Chinese isn’t quite up to scratch…Intrigued? Read on to find out more!
1. What do you do professionally? I actually studied Biomedical Sciences. Now I work for ECS Europe China Solutions GmbH where I’m in charge of Business Development, Marketing & Sales.
2. What exactly does that role entail? I am responsible for supporting European – and particularly German-based – companies starting up business operations in China. Our company assists them in many aspects of their market entry, from Investment Services, Recruiting, Marketing & Sales and other business-related services.
3. Where do you conduct most of your business? I currently work most in Eastern China, especially in the Shanghai region.
4. Do meetings differ depending [...]
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