International Trade Development Manager - Defence Sector
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as International Trade Development Manager - Defence, responsible for providing export advice and driving commercial outcomes in international markets.
* The successful candidate will work independently with a portfolio of select Australian defence businesses to provide expert guidance on market entry strategies and negotiate business-to-business connections.
* They will also support the delivery of international programs by collaborating with key stakeholders and Austrade's offshore network to achieve commercial objectives.
* Furthermore, the individual will be responsible for monitoring critical sectoral issues, trends, and policy developments to inform the global network capability and deliver quality advice and services for Australian companies and potential investors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain quality connections with Australia's defence industry stakeholders to understand their needs and opportunities.
* Represent Austrade and Australia in corporate and government settings to identify and connect with potential clients and support Australian government objectives.
* Collaborate with colleagues in Austrade's global network and state and territory government trade promotion agencies to leverage expertise and resources.
* Utilize Austrade's CRM and other digital systems to track and support client engagement.
Requirements:
* Australian Citizenship: Our ideal candidate must be an Australian citizen.
* Security Clearance: The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
About Us:
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.