***Note this is not QLD Public Sector employment, this is locally engaged employment in NORTH AMERICA. The successful candidate must be able to live and work in the United States of America***

TIQ North America is looking for a locally engaged Principal Trade Manager, based in either San Francisco or New York City, to focus on the identification and facilitation of trade opportunities in key priority sectors across the North American market.

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Job details

***Note this is not QLD Public Sector employment, this is locally engaged employment in NORTH AMERICA***

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's most forward-thinking international trade and investment agencies. With a presence in 27 global markets, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is Delivering for Queensland.

Are you someone who thinks strategically and brings sound commercial acumen? Do you have an understanding of government and the credibility to contribute substantially to international trade for Queensland. The successful candidate will have well developed networks across North America and work to highlight the strengths of Queensland exporters.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Directly engage with Queensland businesses seeking a pathway into North America, to provide expert advice and support to achieve successful trade outcomes in the market.
• Lead and manage significant projects that research, present and implement international business opportunities that bring successful trade outcomes for TIQ clients.
• Working with the Commissioner, to develop and implement a plan for North America, informed through high level market and trend analysis, ensuring activities are tailored to TIQ trade client's future business success and that TIQ KPIs are achieved.
• Initiate and manage professional relationships ensuring effective coordination and liaison with key stakeholders across TIQ Brisbane, the Queensland regional network, other government agencies, and bi-lateral Chambers to co-ordinate joint trade promotional activities, business missions and client support
• Provide and regularly update clients with opportunity-specific information and ensure records and communication are captured in TIQ's Client Relationship Management system (CRM) and ensure that you regularly report business outcomes to Senior Management.
• Under direction from the Commissioner, manage trade missions and Ministerial visits including preparation of visit programs and accompanying official and business delegations as required.

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following key capabilities:

1. Thinks strategically and brings sound commercial acumen, an understanding of government and the credibility to contribute substantially to international trade activities.
2. Demonstrates a deep familiarity with North America and Australia and have at least 5-7 years related business experience.
3. Provides advice to stakeholders that is rigorously considered and supported by a clear rationale.
4. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the formulation of strategic priorities then support these with purposeful and systematic actions.
5. Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills and has a high level of resilience while operating in a high-pressured environment with competing priorities.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

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• TIQ689600 Principal Trade Manager - NORTH AMERICA - RD (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description