Job Location: This position will work remotely out of a home office located within the state of Missouri.
Why you’ll love this position: Missouri’s International Trade & Investment Office, within the Regional Engagement Division of the Department of Economic Development, is among the most comprehensive and well-regarded programs of its kind in the United States, serving more than 400 Missouri companies annually with a customer service delivery-model that focuses on export and trade development, market research, due diligence, international trade shows and trade missions, and close collaboration with its Global Office Network (foreign market contractors).
We are seeking an International Trade Specialist to join our team!
- Actively engage with and provide technical assistance to Missouri firms on export regulations, exchange rates, tariffs/duties, export licensing, customs documentation, and other export specific and/or government-controlled issues in order to extend the competitiveness of Missouri products in foreign markets
- Provide communities and trade-related community groups with advisory assistance concerning trade development projects, trade promotion activities and available local, state and federal resources
- Recruit buyers and buyers groups from foreign countries by developing itineraries, scheduling meetings and providing contacts with Missouri suppliers and exporters
- Engage the Trade Specialists on all team activities, to include market intelligence and briefings, trade and marketing events, team reports, and client meetings
- Research, evaluate and prepare customized presentations and international market research reports on global economic conditions, trends and industry specific opportunities
- Liaise with assigned foreign office to support the operations and client services of Missouri’s global office network
- Coordinate the required content for the annual foreign office marketing plan; provide preliminary approval and submission of the annual foreign office contract compliance report
- Work with industry leaders, organizations, companies and academic institutions to facilitate the growth of specific industry sectors both domestically and internationally
- Attend meetings of foreign and domestic trade associations to discuss and promote the state and its products
- Cooperate and coordinate with other state and federal agencies in promoting Missouri’s participation in international trade events
- Initiate, organize, manage and/or participate in trade shows, trade missions, impact and marketing trips, and promotional campaigns designed to cultivate and develop new business opportunities
- Prepare international marketing plans and export development plans tailored to a company's needs
- Review and assess information from periodicals, trade publications, computer data banks and other available sources regarding potential markets and trade opportunities
- Participate in the business negotiation process; assist with the completion of necessary paperwork on behalf of clients
- Plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals
- Prepare and submit activity reports
- Perform other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: - At least five years of professional experience to include experience with international trade, export promotion or international business and marketing activities and/or grant or program administration. This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Preferred Qualifications: - International Trade experience
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
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Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-17
