Market Advisor, Africa, Europe, Middle East

1 week ago

Singapore Singapore Business Federation Full time
We are seeking dynamic professionals to join us as Market Advisor of the market region as assigned. The position offered will commensurate with your experience.


Your mandate is to partner with Singapore companies on their internationalisation journey, by helping them take the first step overseas, advising on the latest developments and sectoral opportunities in the overseas markets, facilitating their businesses to enlarge their global footprint, and providing assistance in strengthening their foothold in foreign markets.


Together with a team led by the Director, you will design and execute activities and events for companies to learn about trade and investment opportunities, land with in-market partners, and localise for long-term sustainability and success.

You will be given a portfolio of geographic markets to oversee. Additionally, you will be expected to undertake secretariat duties and participate in organization-wide and/or department projects.

Responsibilities:

You will be involved in activities pertaining to the Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central & South Asia (AEMEA) region.

Markets


Markets activities revolve around the research of the AEMEA region and curating programmes that benefits external stakeholders while upholding SBF's Global branding.


This includes but is not limited to:

  • Initiate and conduct research on markets, and identify key findings that have implications for the Singapore business community of various industries. Research may include secondary (e.g. desktop reviews) or primary (e.g. inmarket studies) research methods
  • Assist in the curation and planning of SBF Global activities, with attention to resources, budgets and time constraints, to drive up market awareness and sectoral opportunities for Singapore companies in the overseas markets
  • Support operational activities aimed at building awareness of portfolio markets, and/or motivating action by member companies; activities include, but are not limited to: Symposiums, Business Forums, Roundtables, Seminars/Webinars, Workshops, and outgoing Business Missions
  • Contact potential Singapore companies to speak on their international growth plans and assist in connecting overseas counterparts for discussions
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with local and overseas market entry partners to build SBF's ecosystem and strengthen our access to the local network
  • Provide market advisory, B2B matching and following up on leads to achieving the optimal outcome of closure of Project facilitations
  • Maintain and build positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; and provide procurement and administrative support where required
  • Collate, compile and report data relating to event participation for reporting and analysis
  • Manage relations with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of the service
Secretariat

This includes but not limited to:

  • Write country briefs and talking points for internal stakeholders
  • Hosting of political office holders and attending events
  • Maintain and build positive relationships with key stakeholders; and provide administrative support where required. Identified stakeholders include, but not limited to Business Councils, Business Groups, Trade Associations and Chambers in Singapore/overseas and SBF members

Job Requirements

  • Preferably with at least 4 years of relevant experience
  • Excel in target driven environment
  • Good understanding of business processes and organisational disciplines
  • Ability to assess business performance and strategies through such means as analyses of financial reports
  • Good writing skills for country briefs and talking points
  • Ability to research and understand situational factors impacting internationalising businesses such as political issues, social developments, and environmental concerns
  • Inquisitive, open to new ideas, a selfstarter who is adaptable to new situations and able to multitask
  • Respectful of cultural, political, and socioeconomic differences and diversity, and can lead communications and collaborations effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational skills to set priorities and meet goals
  • Good team player who can take lead in your assigned portfolio and support other colleagues in the respective work streams
  • Applicable 3rd language is an advantage

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