Market Development Director

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin seeks a Market Development Director to boost economic growth by expanding exports and attracting foreign investments. This remote position requires strong project management skills and knowledge of international business, offering a salary between $64,400 and $80,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in exporting and international business.
• Strong knowledge of export regulations and development strategies.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support an increase in Wisconsin exports and assist businesses.
• Lead participation in foreign trade events and market development activities.
• Research and analyze trade policies and provide technical advice.

Skills

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Communication

Intercultural Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics or similar

Job description

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Introduction

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization, with a remote-work first environment. Remote work is intended to be performed in the State of Wisconsin.

Position Summary

The Market Development Director (MDD) promotes Wisconsin’s economic growth by increasing exports and attracting foreign direct investment. This position will develop and implement initiatives for companies entering Wisconsin and export acceleration programs for companies expanding globally. The MDD manages select Authorized Trade Representatives (ATR) in the high volume and high growth markets matching Wisconsin industry sectors, in assigned geographic portfolio areas.

Salary Information

$64,400.00 - $80,500.00 Annually

Job Details

Responsibilities

The Market Development Manager will spend a majority of their time on these activities: Support an increase in Wisconsin exports.

• Counsel Wisconsin businesses on exporting into multiple geographies with an emphasis on Europe, documentation, logistics, payment methods and compliance.
• Propose, lead and coordinate WEDC's participation in foreign trade events and in-country market development activities.
• Field requests from Wisconsin businesses on country specific import requirements and regulations.
• Recruit businesses to participate in export related training, services and missions. Educate Wisconsin companies new to export.
• Respond to requests from Wisconsin businesses on how to get started in exporting.
• Leverage, expand, and promote export assistance resources located within Wisconsin.
• Write reports, articles and other marketing material to promote exporting. Provide on-going updates to Wisconsin businesses, government leaders and WEDC leadership on foreign trade issues within their geographic responsibility.
• Mentor local/regional economic development organizations on trade and exporting.
• Research and analyze trade policies and data to provide technical advice.
• Anticipate, research and report on future changes in import/export laws, trade agreements, issues and opportunities for portfolio responsibility area, and ensure it is built into WEDC's planning. Collaborate and coordinate with external and internal customers.
• Identify foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities and hand-off to international business attraction team.
• Maintain contact and an ongoing relationship with the trade commissions of geographic focus. Develop an export strategy and an implementation plan for his/her assigned portfolio.
• Participate in annual division planning process and ensure that one’s portfolio strategy is coordinated with the divisional and state level strategies.
• Identify and justify recommended strategy revisions when required.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, Foreign Language or Cultural Studies or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Minimum of five years of experience related to exporting and international business in the areas of business development, export operations, investment, sales, marketing, promotion, or in a state, US federal or overseas trade promotion agency.
  
  

Skills And Talents

Knowledge Areas

• Extensive knowledge of exporting, export regulations and practices and trade policy.
• Considerable knowledge of export development strategies including the ability to identify target markets, develop market entry strategies and identify investment opportunities in the state.
• Deep knowledge of economics and business management principles and practices.
• International sales
  
  

Technical Skill Areas

• Demonstrated strong project management experience in a leadership role.
• Superior research and analysis skills: proven ability to rapidly compile, analyze and leverage highly varied data to optimize current business and to identify new opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with C-Level and senior executives as well as diverse groups of customers internal and external to the organization.
• Experience in strategic planning.
  
  

Soft Skill Areas

• Ability to develop relationships with industry, government officials, and other state agency staff.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands and varied priorities.
• Demonstrated intercultural fluency and sensitivity through experience in extended travel to, doing business with, and/or living outside the US.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information and integral part of management team.
• Bilingual ability is highly preferred.
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants for this position must apply at https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7760.careers?ShowJob=738356866

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until position is filled,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Government Administration

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