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Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is seeking a Trade Specialist, Manufacturing as part of its dynamic team of international marketing professionals.
You will undertake trade development activities to advance opportunities for Saskatchewan exporters, both nationally and internationally, that support their pursuit of sales, contracts, and projects.
Primary responsibilities include counseling exporters on international market opportunities and strategies, organizing outgoing trade missions, recruiting international buyers to Saskatchewan, assisting with the provision of market research for clients. You are responsible for developing and implementing export strategies and meeting performance targets. Strong sales/marketing/business development, communication, project management and team building skills are necessary to deliver results for Saskatchewan exporters, partner organizations and international contacts. This is full time permanent position.
In addition to qualities noted above, you need to posses other knowledge, skills and abilities such as:
- University degree in Commerce or Business, preferably with a focus on International Sales and Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in marketing or sales of manufactured goods (i.e. agriculture equipment, building products, commercial/industrial goods, contract manufactured goods, consumer goods, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan export capabilities
- Flexibility to travel in-province and outside of the province and country
- Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency
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