An international Trade Promotion Organisation is looking for a new Officer of International Trade and Business Development for an open position in the centre of London. The Officer will be responsible for specific industries and will work with foreign companies within these industries to support their business development activities in the UK.
Ideal candidates must be able to grasp complex ideas quickly while also being assertive, detail oriented, diligent, and gregarious. Candidates must be able to bridge cultural differences and help foreign companies navigate the British business world.
Primary Responsibilities of the role:
- Assisting foreign exporters in finding resources and contacts needed to enter or expand into the UK market.
- Identifying potential partnerships between foreign and British companies.
- Assuming all aspects of business development, including cultivating contacts and following news and/or trends in specific industries.
- Cooperating with other organisations, associations, and government offices to plan and oversee events and trade missions.
- Building a network of professionals to help support international business and trade.
- Addressing administrative tasks within the office setting.
Qualifications:
- B.A degree or above
- At least 3 years' experience in international business development
- Exceptional English writing and communication skills are a must
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Photoshop, HTML, Web CMS are a plus but not necessary
- The ability to multitask in a fast paced and intense work environment
- Familiarity with the global economic trends and business cultures
- A second language is a plus but not required
- All degrees and work experience will be considered
All potential candidates will be subject to a background check. Please include a covering letter within your resume along with your salary requirements.