The Visa Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to propel your career from the center of payments innovation in Asia Pacific. Throughout your 12 weeks at Visa, you will be empowered to take on impactful work and lead courageously to shape the future of commerce. Gain executive exposure, engage in out-of-the-box problem solving, and participate in social and community service activities. We are looking for people who can innovate, collaborate, and drive Visa into the next era of an already rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

What else can you expect from the internship?

• Own your career and personal growth! Sign up for projects, workshops, training courses and be at the forefront of emerging technologies by getting hands-on experience in AI, consulting, data visualization, and more!
• We are more than a workplace! Join our intern socials and networking events, soak in the Life at Visa.

At Visa, we believe in the power of small steps to get you closer to where you want to go. Take your first step with Visa to powering payments and uplifting people.

Marketing
The Marketing team is a passionate and dedicated team with a high-performance culture to advance and drive experiential marketing to build awareness and deliver demand through the curation, creation of marketing strategies designed to acquire, engage, and retain Visa’s ecosystem and network of partners and clients. Success is driven through collaboration with cross functional teams across Visa to accelerate product and solution adoption, migration and retention to deliver business growth.

These are the teams that you may have the opportunity to interact with:

Marketing Insights & Analytics:
The AP Insights & Analytics team sits within the Marketing function of Visa in Asia Pacific (AP) with a vision to be an insight-led engine of advisory. The team delivers consumer and market insights, and marketing effectiveness analytics-based advisory to internal Visa stakeholders, and as a Value-Added Service (VAS) to our clients & partners.

Partner Marketing Services:
The Partner Marketing Services team is responsible for growing the regional marketing services business through working closely with in-country marketing teams to identify revenue generating marketing services opportunities and manage marketing-related requests from the Global Accounts teams to support their customer acquisition, engagement and retention strategies.

Flex Work Arrangement - Hybrid Position - This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office three days a week based on business needs.

Who You'll Work With

We are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a self-motivated Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer to provide pre-sales technical support for our customers and prospects in Singapore.

The Systems Engineer is a critical component of the Arista Sales team. The main responsibility of the Systems Engineer is acting as a trusted advisor to our customers and prospects to identify opportunities, gather requirements and design creative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• You will partner with the Arista Account Managers to understand customer pain points and conduct white board network architectural reviews in addition to conducting Arista product presentations of Arista’s Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including Wifi) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions.
• You will architect, design and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VXLAN, EVPN) and network overlays to capture additional sales.
• Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features.
• Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they supported.
• Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs.
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering.
• Represent Arista at SDN and Open Networking industry events and conferences.
• Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions, products, and services.
• Author white papers on technology and products.

Job description

We are seeking individuals who have a passion for apparel, are personable, efficient, hardworking, proactive, and helpful. If you are independent, enthusiastic, and enjoy connecting with others, we welcome you!

This is a part-time hybrid role as a Social Media Marketing Intern at ELTWINE in Singapore with the flexibility for some remote work. The day-to-day tasks include managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, analyzing metrics, and assisting with social media campaigns.

Primary working location: Woods Square (Woodlands)

Responsibilities:

• Manage TIKTOK LIVE pre & post operations
• Comfortable to go on-screen & participate in livestreams / social media content filming
• Manage and execute video production for marketing purposes.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging fashion trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities for brand growth.
• Deliver content including Reels & Tiktok Videos
• Unpack and sort incoming inventory
• Arrange & manage physical inventory
• Assist in photoshoots
• Maintain studio cleaniness
• Assist walk-in customers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Basic graphic design skills using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva are a plus
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing
• Independent self-starter that takes initiatives
• Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident only

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build positive working environment.​

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Key Responsibilities​

• Provide great customer experience.​

• Fold, hang, display and merchandise garments to maximise selling opportunities.​

• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.​

• Open, unpack and label merchandise with security tags.​

• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.

Guerlain is the Parisian Alchemist that pursues an infinite quest for wonder of senses and crafts artistic beauty from nature, since 1828.

Singapore local market is recruiting a Public Relation intern to be responsible for the implementation of PR, Paid/ Organic Media and KOL, related marketing activities in Singapore.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SEEDING & PRESS RELEASE

• Work hand in hand with PR Manager on the seeding strategy to influencers and medias to increase Guerlain’s awareness on all launches. Executing all seeding deliverables for new launches, campaigns/ festivals for Local Market.
• Ensure all seeding quantities and inventories are available in a timely manner.
• Adapt and disseminate Press Releases to localized version with price in SGD and check availability on new launches for all boutiques and stores. Assemble press kit for all new localized information to disseminate to media lists.
• 1-to-1 Media pitch targeted stories and send gifts to build robust relationship with key media/ KOL contacts.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Source, plan and liaise with third party suppliers (i.e. floral, F&B, activity vendors) for the execution of PR events.
• Manage the preparation of logistic arrangement for PR events including set-up, gifts arrangement with AOG (Art of Gifting), RSVP list and follow-up post-event contacts.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, executing events i.e. key launches/ trade/ in-store events for Media/ KOL or involving media front (e-symposium).
• Organize media / KOL interviews with internal spokespersons in HQ

ADMIN SUPPORT AND MONTHLY REPORTS

• Monitor media coverages for every activation/ launches/ campaigns/ events.
• Submit monthly PR clippings and weekly newsletter to regional PR team.
• Monthly internal report to measure effectiveness of media/ KOL engaged, organic coverage, gift tracking.
• Competitor analysis: Always be at the top of the game! Check out which media/ KOL that are relevant with high influencing power engaged by competitor brand and work hand-in-hand with CRM and Trade interns for monthly competitor report.
• Admin support: Ensure smooth delivery for seeding, arrange meetings with key KOL and Media, support internal marketing team with proper documentation for any inventory orders/ gift tracking, events flow and rundown, extra support in events when needed.

CRM

GUERLAIN & YOU LOYALTY PROGRAM

• Manage the loyalty rewards catalogue and prepare brief to agencies for artwork changes. Ensure all deliverables are met within the given timeline.
• Manage inventory of Loyalty Gifts and ensure availability of gifts at stores.
• Update all other G&Y collaterals in a timely manner.
• Submit monthly CRM report to internal stakeholders for review.
   

EMAIL CAMPAIGNS

• Manage EDM calendar for tactical campaigns and new launches, including setting up of campaigns with minimal changes.

CLIENTELING/ TRADE

EVENTS

• Conceptualise and execute planned activations to ensure client satisfaction and positive event ROI. Provide on-the-ground support for all clienteling events.
• Work closely with internal team to source vendors, manage logistics, timeline and other details (eg. Transporation and F&B).
• Lead event briefings for internal team and ground staff, ensuring close communication with all stakeholders leading up to events.
• Lead monthly deployment of upcoming month’s events at all stores.
• Submit post-event reports to internal stakeholders for review.

TRADE

• Work closely with internal team to source vendors, manage logistics, timeline and other details (eg. Transporation and F&B) to create successful client events.

• Ensure all store collaterals and price lists are updated in a timely manner.
• Submit post-launch reports to internal stakeholders for review.
• Provide monthly updates on competitor landscape.

GENERAL MARKETING

• Provide day-to-day marketing and operational support for the Singapore Marketing Team.

The VP of Marketing plays a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the company’s overall marketing strategy for the purpose of business growth. This role is pivotal in advancing brand development, leading customer acquisition, enhancing customer retention, and building strong brand loyalty. The VP of Marketing is expected to align marketing efforts with the company’s overarching business goals, ensuring that every campaign, initiative, and strategy is both impactful and measurable. In this role, you will be responsible for maximising the ROI on marketing spend while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset, hands-on experience, and the ability to own and deliver results through a data-driven approach. You will act as the company’s chief storyteller, ensuring a consistent, compelling brand narrative that resonates across all marketing channels and engages customers deeply.

This is a highly visible role that requires a proactive, hands-on leader with the ability to own and drive marketing success across the organisation. If you are passionate about building brands, leading teams, and achieving measurable growth, this role offers the opportunity to have a lasting impact on both customer & company trajectories.

Responsibilities:

• Develop & Lead Marketing Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with the company's long-term growth goals. Spearhead initiatives that fuel customer acquisition, brand awareness, and revenue growth.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of marketing professionals. Create an environment that encourages innovation, performance excellence, and professional development. Set clear objectives for each team member and ensure cross-functional collaboration within the department.
• Brand Management & Storytelling: Act as the company’s chief storyteller, shaping and maintaining a consistent and compelling brand narrative across all touchpoints. Lead brand initiatives to solidify the company’s market position and create meaningful engagement with the target audience.
• Data-Driven Insights & Optimisation: Leverage data analytics to continuously improve marketing strategies, campaigns, and performance. Ensure that marketing activities deliver measurable results, and adjust tactics as needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Marketing Budget Ownership: Take full ownership of the marketing budget. Monitor and optimise spend to achieve the desired Investor Acquisition Cost (IAC) and payback period goals. Demonstrate a keen focus on maximising ROI on every marketing dollar invested.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Cultivate and manage strong relationships with key external partners, agencies, and vendors. Ensure that all collaborations align with the company’s strategic marketing objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the product and customer facing teams to ensure marketing efforts are well-integrated with broader business initiatives. Ensure the marketing strategy supports product launches, customer retention efforts, and revenue growth.

• A proven track record of successfully leading marketing efforts to drive growth.
• Demonstrated experience in building and executing data-driven marketing strategies through both paid as well as $0 marketing efforts.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of managing and growing marketing teams.
• Expertise in brand management, customer acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Understanding of online marketing levers and core metrics.
• Ability to translate business goals into actionable marketing objectives.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities to articulate and promote the company’s brand narrative. These skills must translate into the investment universe.
• Willingness to be hands-on and to lead by doing. 

Employee financial and physical well-being

• Compensation package: You will receive a competitive total compensation package that includes employee stock options if you are a full-time employee.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: Free panel outpatient GP clinic visits, group hospitalisation and surgical insurance, and Covid hospitalisation insurance coverage (conditions apply).
• Management fee discount: You will receive an employee discount on your asset management fees when you invest with StashAway.

Flexible work arrangements and policies

• Unlimited paid annual leave: It should be simple for you to decide if you would like to take more or fewer days off. We trust that you are accountable for your work and know best if you need 10 or 30 days of paid annual leave that year.
• Personal work equipment budget: It’s important that you have a workstation that’s optimal for you wherever you are.

Learning and development opportunities

• You will be given an annual Learning and Development budget to help you continuously learn in your pursuit of your professional and personal development. You may use the budget for resources and tools that may help you perform better at work. This budget is subject to management approval.

Team bonding budget and initiatives

• Quarterly team bonding budget: We encourage you to socialise with colleagues across job functions, departments, and entities to know them better as individuals beyond what they professionally do.
• Annual off-site (Nov): Each off-site gathers all employees for a full day of company-wide team bonding activities and challenges.

A Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide great customer experience.
• Fold, hang, display and merchandise garments to maximise selling opportunities.
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Open, unpack and label merchandise with security tags.
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.
   

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide great customer experience.
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.
   

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

Develop sales by sourcing new clients, upselling of product

Attend to clients (sales appointment)

Maintain and responsible for account servicing

Archieve sales target

Handle order administration

Responding incoming phone and emails enquiries

Prepare sales quotation to be send out to customers

Product Presentation

Requirement

Able to communicate effectively with English & Chinese speaking clients preferrably

Honest, Confidence & Target oriented

Able to work under pressure and tight deadline

Hardworking and reliable, adaptable and flexible

Possess own transportation is a plus

Benefits

Attractive Sales Commission + Target Bonus + Transport Allowance + Incentive Bonuses

Variable Bonus

Staff Purchase Discount

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Job description

We are seeking a Digital & Social Media Marketing Executive who is fluent in English and Mandarin to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years of experience in digital marketing, with a focus on social media. This role will involve creating, managing, and optimizing digital campaigns to enhance the company’s online presence, engage with target audiences, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies across social media, email marketing, and Search Engine Optimization.
• Create engaging content in both English and Mandarin for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WeChat).
• Manage day-to-day social media activities, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and performance tracking.
• Monitor and analyze digital marketing campaigns using analytics tools, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing efforts align with company goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices.

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Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in digital and social media marketing.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both languages.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret marketing metrics.
• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Your Career

Working together with a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering SD-WAN sales in the region You are the primary point-of-contact for SD-WAN business in the region and are accountable for delivering at above quota sales performance in your region. You are motivated by a hunger to solve critically difficult challenges that face our clients. You develop trusted relationships at a high executive level, focusing on the strategic nature of the partnership. This means that you have a concrete understanding of our product suites, and are able to help identify areas that can be resolved by Palo Alto Networks solutions. 

You will be tasked with bringing the benefits of SD-WAN/SASE solutions to customers. As a key member of the SD-WAN Sales team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the region. You will partner closely with Pre-sales Engineers to drive growth for our SD-WAN solution. You will take ownership of growing the SD-WAN business within your respective market by staying at the forefront of industry trends and customer needs.

Your Impact

• Develop and drive the SD-WAN business across the region by building external customer relationships as well as partnering with the core sales team and mapping customer strategies and engagement to drive SD-WAN business
• Facilitate communication on strategic and tactical issues facing our clients and partners
• Maintain continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and governmental regulations that effect target markets
• Develop market strategies and goals for customers across the SD-WAN portfolio - understand the strategies, goals, and objectives of accounts
• Take full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating in depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through the procurement process
• Domestic travel and possible international travel as necessary

THE CONTEXT _________

Since 1947, the men and women of Parfums Christian Dior have embodied the founding "couturier-perfumer's" unique spirit of excellence, creativity and expertise, both in France and throughout the world. Our House is an open and highly-focused collective, a leader that thrives on the creativity of all its stakeholders. Our collective passion and our heritage, full of authenticity and dream, make us move forward and reinvent ourselves.

By revolutionizing the codes of French style and luxury through perfumes, and combining tradition with daring makeup and innovative skincare, we are reinventing every day the Dior style and its compelling, joyful and absolute beauty. Our stimulating missions give our employees the opportunity to develop new skills, overcome spectacular challenges and reveal their talent.

To go further, with Dior. 

YOUR MISSION _________

Sellout Performance Report and Tracking (50%)

• Quarterly Beaute Research analysis on market trends/evolution and Gap-to-leadership
• Monthly Sellout Report analysis and tracking for all TR APAC markets
• Preparation of the Yearly Travel Exclusive (TREX) Roadmap
   

Go To Market Seminar Preparation (20%)

• Coordinate with Category Manager and assist with the preparation of Go-To-Market presentations, booklets and assortment analysis review (in/out strategy)
• Facilitate the Go To Market Seminar particularly on the planning, organization & coordination

Launch Preparation (10%)

• To support Category Managers with 360 Launch Event Pack preparation, including coordination with other functional marketing teams and dissemination to all TR APAC markets
• To build Post Launch Report alongside with Category Managers and identify key areas of improvement for 3-star launches across all axis

Competition Study (5%)

• Timely competitor study: Build monthly presentation deck to share competitor launches and interesting innovations to support Category managers in Novelty launch development
• Deep dive in Chinese markets/trends on social media (Little Red Bok, Douyin, Tiktok) to identify key beauty trends  

Support for Preparations on Key Meetings & other adhoc tasks (5%)

• Prepare and support with Data and Performance Analysis for Retailer meetings
• Operational support and coordination for key meetings (i.e Gifting, Organization etc)
• Weekly Marketing Newsletter preparation
• Weekly DiorINFO downloads
• Weekly Product Order support & coordination across TR APAC Regional Marketing Team

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?  _________

• A challenging role in a fast moving, ambitious environment, with daily learning opportunities and passionate team members.
• Beyond this role, your development is a pillar of our ambition. Parfums Christian Dior, as part of LVMH, offers a Career perspective with a worldwide presence and continuous growth within 75 distinguished Houses. 

So, How Far Will You Take Dior?

Feeling is believing Fresh is sensorial beauty with proven results. The experience of our products—the textures and scents that ignite all your senses—is what sets them apart. But they are also scientifically proven to work extremely well. It’s this combination of high efficacy and amazing sensations that fresh is known for, and why those who know us love us. Join us for this internship opportunity and craft the future with us.

Opportunities & Exposure

1. Brainstorm and collaborate with the team to conceptualize, visualize, design and execute creative content and layouts to support SEA-Oceania regional marketing & local markets' campaigns
2. Understand business and marketing directives and brief and transform them into an array of marketing design
3. Design and produce marketing collaterals for print and digital, including websites, EDM, social media, brochures, banners, packaging print and other marketing materials with understanding of market design preferences
4. Utilize designs to convey effective messages to audiences to achieve business goals

1. TRADE MARKETING PLAN

• Oversee the animation calendar to ensure it is fully updated.
• Manage and update the full-year Trade plan according to changes from markets, and carry out detailed analysis of trade data by axis and by market.

1. TRADE COORDINATION & OPERATIONS

• Assist the Trade Marketing Executive to design customer journey and manage the trade operational execution (brief to designer team and coordination with markets).
• Developing trade tools adapted to TR APAC markets for all Travel Retail activations across the region.
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure efficient coordination of trade tool production and delivery to the Local Markets

1. MARKETING LAUNCHES PREPARATION

• Preparation of 3 axis launch packs with information from headquarter and adapt to Travel Retail market.
• Help to update 360 launches prior to launch.

1. COMPETITION RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

• Prepare newsletter detailing key competitor animations to ensure the team has the latest market information.
• Follow-up on China local market activities: Little Red Book, Tmall, Weibo.
• Mystery shopping in local market to monitor competitor animations.
• Conduct in-depth research about industry best practice in terms of trade retailtainment and customer journey innovation (ability to leverage on Chinese sources would be an advantage).

1. TRANSLATIONS
   • Create Chinese translations for regional GWP showcards.
   • Support the Trade Marketing Executive in Chinese-English translation.

As the Senior Marketing Manager for FHA, you will be responsible for the strategizing, planning, development and implementation of marketing activities and campaigns for the events, with the core KPIs of delivering good and quality attendance and attendees’ experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and execute brand communications strategies and marketing plans for the events, as well as result-driven marketing promotions campaigns
• Develop marketing and client engagement strategies and initiatives for the Asia region to enhance Events awareness, drive sales and grow market share. Then work hands-on with members of the Marketing team to deliver each initiative on the marketing calendar
• Develop regional digital and social media strategies in line with event branding guidelines and campaigns, leveraging local insights and influencers to build brand awareness 
• Work closely with key stakeholders to gather audience and commercial insights, develop a data driven POV on what motivates our buyers, and execute effective, measurable marketing campaigns
• Track responsible budgets and investments, ensuring budgets are managed in a timely manner and evaluate effectiveness and relevant performance metrics
•    support competitive benchmarking and provide data-driven insights and best practices for strategic planning;
•    Manage content, social media, creative and marketing agencies and suppliers for identifying market opportunities and delivering aligned impacts
•    Works closely and collaboratively with the Event and Sales team to plan and execute the event’s entire marketing campaign. 
•    Work with trade media and partners such as trade associations to extend promotional reach
• Onsite event management including but not limited to
  • Pre-registration and onsite registration
  • Supervision of survey temps to ensure quality insights are captured
  • Obtaining exhibitor and visitor quotes

Responsibilities

• To achieve sales target set by management
• Represent the company and be recognized as a specialist in the construction industry
• Be a HUNTER to identify opportunities from construction market and potential client for growth
• Maintain and manage excellent customer relationship while understanding customer needs and delivers value
• Evaluate and submit analysis on the potential of a new customer
• Build and maintain a network list with stakeholders (Developer, Consultants, Architects, Contractors, etc)
• Serve as a role model who embraces company vision, mission and values, with emphasis on personal accountability, business acumen and disciplined execution
• Keeps a close update on the site progress and provide material forecast effectively
• Ensure there is constant communication to the leadership team on current trends, issues, problems and activities to facilitate product making and/or strategy development
• Communicate effectively with dealers and customers on the terms and conditions to ensure accountability for timely payments
• Monthly reporting to the manager as per set format
• Provide solution on case-to-case basis to customer
• Provide support/ training/ troubleshooting to customer

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ sales experience in the construction industry preferred
• Must possess own car
• High computer literacy
• Creative thinking
• High level of self-motivation
• High ability and successful track record in personal salesmanship
• Strong, aggressive personality
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn with Never Say Die mindset

Other Information:

• 5 days’ work week
• 8.30am – 5.30pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified:

Interested applicants are invited to apply online with a comprehensive resume, stating current and expected salary, and date of availability.

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