International Trade Specialist
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Join a talented pool of individuals striving to support a thriving business community. We are on the lookout for an International Trade Specialist to join us at the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. This is a fixed term position, ending on 31st March 2025.
As an International Trade Specialist at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, you will be responsible for assisting local businesses in initiating and/or expanding their international activities. This role involves providing expert advice, developing export strategies, and facilitating connections with international markets. The specialist will work closely with businesses to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and achieve export growth, providing in-depth support for businesses to facilitate their export journey.
This role is crucial in delivering support to individual business’s diverse export needs, across primary and nascent growth clusters outlined in The West Midlands Plan for Growth, as part of a WMCA programme to foster sustainable export growth in our local area.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in International Business or equivalent demonstrable experience. A professional certification in export management would be an advantage. You will need to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in export trade, international business development, or a related field and a proven track record of delivering and leading on successful export development project as well as a background in comprehensive relationship management, meeting diverse business needs. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a corporate membership organisation/Growth Hub and experience of working with or within one or more of the following growth clusters: Aerospace; Manufacture of electric light vehicles; Health-tech/med-tech; Logistics/distribution; Professional/financial services; Creative content production; Manufacture of future housing; Modern/low carbon utilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and commercial team to unleash the potential of Greater Birmingham businesses.
If you feel you are ready to meet the challenges of this role, please submit your application using our online application process at www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/about/careers/ The closing date is 9th December 2024.
We will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, therefore we would advise interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunities employer.
We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at the GBCC are open to all. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic.
If you are from outside of the UK, evidence will be required to prove you are eligible to live and work in the UK, if you do not have this, we will be unable to progress your application as the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce are unable to provide sponsorship. Therefore, in the recruitment process all candidates are required to provide the necessary right to work evidence and documentation.