Export Assistance Advisor

Dayton Entrepreneur's Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Entrepreneurs Center seeks an Export Assistance Director/Advisor to lead the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network in Dayton/Cincinnati. You will conduct readiness assessments, craft international marketing plans, perform market research, and educate on export compliance, while serving as the primary contact for new-to-export businesses and firms expanding internationally.

Responsibilities include delivering strategies, coordinating seminars, advising on regulations, and promoting state and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2+ years of international trade, sales, or marketing experience is required.
• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) within first year is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network program in Dayton/Cincinnati.
• Provide export readiness assessments and international marketing plans.
• Conduct market research and export compliance education.
• Serve as first point of contact for new-to-export firms.
• Schedule visits to review product marketability and export readiness.
• Advise on export procedures, regulations, and documentation.
• Coordinate seminars and workshops promoting exports.
• Promote Ohio export assistance programs and federal partners.
• Collaborate with regional multipliers to advance export services.
• Develop promotional materials and provide reporting as required.

Skills

International business

Interpersonal skills

Sales & marketing

Analytical

Technology proficiency

Collaboration

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business Admin

2+ years international trade/marketing

CGBP certification (first year)

Job description

The Entrepreneurs Center (EC) Export Assistance Director / Advisor will deliver the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network program in Dayton/Cincinnati, Ohio. The incumbent will support the SBDC department of the organization, including export readiness assessments, international marketing plans, market research, export compliance education, and access to export financing. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for new-to-export businesses, as well as those expanding into new international markets, helping Ohio businesses improve and expand their exports.

JOB DUTIES

• Implementing the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network’s export promotion and assistance strategies throughout the assigned region.
• Providing in-depth counseling to determine a business’s needs and abilities relative to exporting.
• Developing confidential export strategies for client companies.
• Scheduling company visits to review product marketability and assess the export readiness of Ohio firms.
• Advising companies on export procedures and regulations and assisting with export documentation.
• Following up with client companies for accountability.
• Researching and analyzing economic and trade opportunities in selected world market regions to determine target areas for Ohio products.
• Coordinating and hosting seminars and workshops to promote exports and provide training for businesses.
• Promoting State of Ohio export assistance programs (e.g., International Market Access Grant for Exporters, Export Internship Program, International Market Research).
• Promoting and collaborating with federal and regional export assistance partners (e.g., U.S. Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank, U.S. Commercial Service).
• Coordinating closely with economic development partners and meeting with regional multipliers to promote exports and export assistance services.
• Developing appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.
• Attending counselor training sessions, as well as regional and state meetings and conferences, to maintain in-depth counseling knowledge.
• Developing and providing specific information, reports, and/or special services as requested by the SBA/SBDC Administrators, the SBA Business Development Specialist, and the SBDC Director.
• Fulfilling other requirements as detailed in the Request for Proposal and as periodically assigned by the lead center.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of international business (required).
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Sales and marketing experience.
• Strong analytical, innovative, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners, and familiarity with economic development.
• Commitment to safeguarding program and client confidentiality.
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language preferred.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in International Business Administration, Economics, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in international trade, sales, or marketing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be accepted.
• Successful completion of the Certified Global Business Professional® (CGBP) course within the first year of employment, regardless of education or experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Regular travel within the assigned region is required for company visits and partner meetings, along with occasional travel to regional and state meetings and conferences.

Limited evening or weekend hours may be required.