A trader is an individual or entity that buys and sells financial instruments such as stocks, commodities, currencies, or derivatives—with the goal of making a profit from price movements. Traders can operate independently, for financial institutions, or within brokerage firms. They analyze market data, trends, and economic indicators to make short- or long-term decisions about when to enter or exit trades. There are various types of traders, including day traders, who close all positions within a single trading day; swing traders, who hold positions for several days or weeks; and institutional traders, who execute large transactions on behalf of organizations. Successful trading requires knowledge of market mechanics, risk management, and disciplined strategies.

MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing

Clarisse

Launched at the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year by emlyon business school and Ecole Centrale de Lyon, the BSc Data Science for Responsible Business provides an in-depth and intensive introduction in the first year of the four-year program to the key tools and skills future Data Analysts will need to master. Central to this objective is the “Databases and Data Visualization” module, led by Professors Jean Savinien (Academic Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics) and Zied Bouyahya (Associate Professor).

A sales representative is a professional responsible for promoting and selling a company’s products or services to potential customers. Their main role is to identify prospects, present solutions that meet client needs, negotiate terms, and close sales. Sales representatives often serve as the primary point of contact between a business and its clients, building relationships to drive revenue and ensure customer satisfaction. Depending on the industry, they may work in business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) contexts, handling tasks such as product demonstrations, contract preparation, and after-sales support. Strong communication, persuasion, and customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

As their last semester in Shanghai has come to an end and all MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing students have now started their final internships, let’s take the time to reflect on the highlight of this semester: the In-Company project. This project focuses on different luxury-related topics including supporting the development of the market strategy of companies in Asia, building qualitative market research on Chinese consumers, helping companies with their strategic plans for expansion, and other research-based projects.