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Description

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is the best-in-class agency that champions the provinces export industry and assists provincial businesses in realizing global marketing opportunities.

STEP is currently recruiting for a Director, Energy and Mining, as part of our dynamic team of international marketing professionals.

Reporting to the Vice President, Trade Development, your role will be to develop strategies and initiatives that identify international business opportunities for STEP member companies in the energy and mining sector.  You will be responsible for developing and implementing an annual business plan for your team.  You will manage a program of outgoing and incoming trade missions as well as assisting companies with developing marketing strategies and providing advice on export/trade contract negotiations. Your role will also include representing the corporation on trade development initiatives and delivering export related presentations.

STEP offers a vibrant and interesting work environment as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Other knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- University degree in commerce or business administration with a focus on international marketing.
- 5-7 years of progressive work experience in the mining and/or energy sector.  
- Project management skills.
- Foreign language skills desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of marketing/selling in an international environment
- Thorough knowledge of the exporting capabilities of Saskatchewan companies, particularly in oil & gas, clean energy, renewables, critical minerals and mining.
- Flexibility to travel in-province and for extended periods nationally and internationally.