Business Development Manager - Suva

Business Development Manager - Suva
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Fiji

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Dec 11, 2023
Last Date
Jan 11, 2024
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Job Description

This role is based in Suva, Fiji, however the role will cover the whole of the Pacific region.
Who are we:New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government’s international business development agency. We work with some of New Zealand's most forward-thinking companies, helping them to grow internationally bigger, better, faster for the benefit of New Zealand. Based out of the New Zealand Embassy in Suva, we service New Zealand companies from a variety of sectors interested in establishing and growing in the Pacific. What you will be doing: Te whakamahereFollowing strong trade growth in the region, our Pacific Trade Commission based in Fiji is looking for an experienced, and dynamic professional to join the team as a Business Development Manager.This is an opportunity to work for New Zealand in an important international market; to make a difference for New Zealand businesses; and to help grow trade and business links between NewZealand and the Pacific.In this role you will use your experience, business acumen and networks to become a trusted partner for NewZealand businesses to help them thrive in Fiji and across the Pacific. You will proactively support New Zealand companies particularly those focusing on food and beverage, premium retail and consumer markets to develop business entry and growth strategies; identify the right in-market partners and the best channels to market, while mitigating risks and overcoming challenges. You’ll represent New Zealand at relevant business events and play an important role in delivering NZTE’s strategic priorities across the Pacific.A superb relationship manager and team player, you will work closely with NZTE’s Pacific Trade Commissioner; with New Zealand High Commission teams in Fiji and across the region; and with a broad network of business and public sector partners to help advance NewZealand’s trade and economic development objectives across the Pacific.Here is a copy of the position description.
What you will need to be successful: O PukengaWith 5+ years of deep commercial experience and the know-how to manage a portfolio of companies and network of relationships, you’ll play a key role in assessing businesses’ strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and supporting them with market entry and growth strategies in Fiji and across the Pacific. Ideally you will have strong experience and networks in business advisory, tourism, food amp; beverage, and/or premium retail and distribution sectors in Fiji and/or across the Pacific.Good business acumen and the confidence to work with senior executives will be critical. You will also be enthusiastic and willing to roll your sleeves up and work proactively and creatively to help NewZealand businesses in a range of sectors and markets.You’ll have outstanding communication and relationship skills with an ability to build trust and rapport with people from different backgrounds and cultures.An enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude, proactive nature, creative problem-solving skills and ability to work in virtual teams across different markets and sectors will be vital to success.Why you will love working here: Nau mai ki Te Taurapa TuhonoYou will love this role if you are looking to make a difference for New Zealand and grow your networks and expertise across a broad range of sectors and markets. You will be passionate about representing NewZealand businesses and working alongside a highly committed team who want to make a difference to NewZealand’s trade and economic connections in the Pacific. You will love leading, making connections, building relationships, and working collaboratively to deliver tangible results for our customers. This is a great opportunity to work with the senior leadership team setting NZTE’s strategy for the Pacific.This role is based at the New Zealand High Commission in Suva. You will be part of a larger inter-agency team which represents New Zealand in Fiji and will need to work in a way that supports New Zealand’s values and partnerships in Fiji and across the Pacific region.

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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

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