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Description

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is hiring a Trade Specialist - Agri-Value as part of its dynamic team of international marketing professionals.

Reporting to the Director,  Agri-Value, your role is to promote Saskatchewan's export interests in the agriculture and value-added processing  sector.  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 and attracting international buyers to Saskatchewan. Strong sales/marketing/business development, communication and project management skills are necessary to  generate results and work with the network of Saskatchewan exporters, partner organizations and international contacts.  This is a full time permanent position located in either Saskatoon or Regina.

In addition to qualities noted above, you need to possess other knowledge, skills and abilities such as:
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in international business or marketing
- Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in marketing, new business development or sales. Agriculture/food industry experience preferred but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan export capabilities
- Good knowledge of international marketing and business practices
- Flexibility  to travel in-province and outside of the province and country
- Excellent verbal & written communications skills
- Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency

Please state your salary expectations on your cover letter.