Global Operations & Markets Director — Shape Indiana

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan options

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Indiana, via the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, seeks a Director of Global Operations & Markets to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for international business development initiatives.

You will plan and coordinate travel, trade missions, and events; manage contracts and budgets; and build cross-agency and external partnerships to attract investment and create Hoosier jobs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, public administration, economics, or related field required.
• 6-8 years’ experience in international business operations, economic development, project management, or global programs.
• Familiarity with working across government agencies or international partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for international operational activities and offices that support global market engagement and business development initiatives.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies specific to the international offices in alignment with their contracts.
• Oversee the development and execution of information sessions for the international offices by collaborating with IEDC partners and stakeholders to create impactful programming.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures designed to allow for better engagement between the international offices and the IEDC Indiana team.
• Coordinate the development of collateral, marketing materials, and presentations.
• Review and interpret the international office contracts to ensure compliance and monitor performance metrics.
• Secure budgetary approval for events, trade shows, travel, and other related business activities in accordance with IEDC policy and guidelines.
• Review and interpret international directors’ monthly reports; provide strategic recommendations for engagement and flag items of particular interest.
• Partner with IEDC IT to ensure compliance with international security protocols.
• Play a critical role in defining and driving the foreign direct investment strategy for the IEDC and our International Offices.
• Build and maintain strong executive level relationships with community, academic, and industry partners.
• Serve as the strategic lead for foreign direct investment management, with a deep understanding of the IEDC’s portfolio, market dynamics and competitive environment.
• Manage and negotiate competitive foreign direct investment projects with emphasis on attracting new capital investment resulting in new job opportunities for Hoosiers.
• Lead state and local economic development partners in providing unified responses to company requests for proposals.
• Support outside sales trips and other sales efforts to generate leads and raise Indiana brand awareness; responsible for attending conferences, partner events and meetings as needed.
• Other critical business development functions as identified by Vice President of Global Business Development and other IEDC Senior Leadership.

Skills

Project management

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, public administration, economics, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM systems

Project management tools

Job description

The State of Indiana, via the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, seeks a Director of Global Operations & Markets to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for international business development initiatives.

You will plan and coordinate travel, trade missions, and events; manage contracts and budgets; and build cross-agency and external partnerships to attract investment and create Hoosier jobs.