International Trade Advisor

Location

Nottingham | United Kingdom

Job description

DBT is seeking additional International Trade Advisers for the Midlands England Region, one based in the East Midlands one in the West Midlands.

International Trade Advisers are expected to develop long-term relationships with businesses and help them build effective export strategies to achieve commercial success overseas.    

Advisers must therefore have wide-ranging, senior level business experience in exporting, excellent commercial acumen and a desire to share knowledge and experience with growing companies.

Experience of providing a consultative approach to solving issues and influencing decision makers is highly desirable in this role.    

The government has ambitious goals for British exporters so the role will suit professionals motivated by, and with a strong track record of, exceeding challenging targets.    

Advisers will be supported by the DBT’s range of products and services, the DBT’s worldwide network and the department’s team-based culture.  

• Identify and engage with businesses with the best growth potential for help with export activities  
• To facilitate a holistic analysis of the business to gain an in-depth understanding of its current performance and potential for export growth.  To assist clients to prioritise issues and identify potential courses of action.  
• To act as strategic coach and mentor to clients to support them in developing their own long-term International Trade operations  
• To assist clients in selecting appropriate support services that meet the agreed needs, from the full range of private and public sector providers including other elements of DBT’s Export Support Services.   
• To work with stakeholders and partners to maximise the impact of export support services identifying and overcoming barriers   
• Accurate and timely recording and reporting within the DBT’s CRM

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Salary

£39.38k - £43.17k per annum