BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
(Agribusiness, Food & Beverage)
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Austrade is seeking an experienced professional with strong client focus and established local networks/contacts to join our office which is located within the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Reporting to the Trade Commissioner KL, your key role is to identify, develop, and promote business opportunities for Australian companies in Malaysia across a range of industry sectors, with particular focus on the Agribusiness, Food and Beverage sectors.
You will have leadership responsibilities to build and maintain key working relationships with Malaysian and Australian contacts in the market, industry, key allies, stakeholders and government agencies in Malaysia and provide professional advice to Australian businesses on market conditions, market entry strategies, potential partners and the Malaysian regulatory environment.
This position requires a tertiary degree in international business, marketing or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience. Industry knowledge of and experience in the Agribusiness and/or Food and Beverage sectors are essential.
You should be fluent in spoken and written English, with well-developed research, analytical, marketing and communications skills.
This is a locally-engaged position governed by Austrade’s Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions of employment and Malaysian labour law. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in Malaysia.
For further details and to apply, please head to our website and complete our online application form at http://www.austrade.gov.au/Vacancy/BDM-AGRI-FnB-KL. Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade’s online recruitment system will be considered.
Applications Close: 11:30pm Sunday 26 July 2015 (Kuala Lumpur time).