Classification : Austrade Overseas Performance Level B (AOPL B)
Location : Hong Kong
Salary : HKD 670,000 - HKD 740,000 per annum
The role :
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager, based in Hong Kong.
The Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) promotes Australian business by developing and expanding business networks to optimise trade opportunities in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, leading an existing small team of F&B BDMs.
Duties include
Represent Austrade and Australia in playing a key role in promoting and supporting Australian businesses by optimising existing and establishing new business networks to take advantage of F&B opportunities in Hong Kong.
Work closely with businesses to determine their needs and help them develop international growth strategies specific to the market.
Provide advice on post and market trends, assess their impact on trade and investment opportunities and provide insight into the development of trade and investment strategies for Australia.
Maximise the potential of the Hong Kong market and assist in the identification and removal of barriers to market entry.
Lead in the creation of business plans and activities to achieve Austrade Hong Kong’s objectives in the F&B sector.
Implement Austrade’s market strategies across the F&B sector, including managing a small team, relevant initiatives and business-matching activities and delivery of presentations to target audiences.
Work collaboratively with Austrade colleagues in Australia, States, Territories, and partners (professional firms and Industry bodies).
Clearly communicate Austrade’s services and value proposition to clients and partners.
Provide the Trade Commissioner / Senior Trade Commissioner with analysis and insights on :
export and outward investment opportunities for Australian companies in the F&B sector
market trends and specified business information.