International Trade Manager

NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title International Trade Manager Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $75000 to $82000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Orange Street Address 35 Airport Center Drive City New Windsor State NY Zip Code 12553 Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Work with New York State companies to help them export their products and/or services abroad.WORK PERFORMED:• Work with New York State companies to help them export their products abroad; provide one-on-one counseling services and referrals to other export resources• Promote STEP funding and the Global NY Fund to companies and partner organizations, through in-person meetings, public presentations, etc.• Assist in the administration of the Global NY Grant Fundo Review applications and assist with eligibility review and intakeo Present to the Project Review Committeeo Work with Loans and Grants to ensure timely reimbursement of awards• Establish and maintain contact with Regional Offices, bi-national chambers of commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce, local Chambers, and other appropriate individuals or groups to obtain information concerning trade opportunities and trade shows.• Organize Global NY trade activities and provide support to other staff-led trade missions; recruit eligible companies; help clients apply.• Represent Global NY at public events and initiate events in your territory that are export-focused; speak at export events per year and hold Global NY events throughout your territory.• Serve on a Global NY fund review committee at least once per year; read and analyze applications for completeness and participate in the approval process.• Maintain current files on relevant New York State tax incentive and financing programs, labor supply data for various industries and other location factor information obtained from ESD as well as other State, Federal or local government agencies, chambers of commerce, labor unions, trade associations, public utilities, etc.• Work with the Global NY foreign contract offices to increase exports by New York State companieso Disseminate New York State marketing materials to potential exporters and visiting foreign delegationso When requested by the foreign contract offices, contacts representatives of local firms, banks, trade associations, governments, etc., to develop/provide information when such contact is deemed relevant to a specific potential trade project.• Conduct presentations related to specific Department services and promote and publicize the overall economic development programs offered by the Department of Economic Development in the region(s).• Log input and reporting to Department's CRM system.• Provide export technical assistance to New York State companies on relevant technical issues of the export process such as export compliance, supply chain, logistics and trade finance.• Conduct international trade workshops/webinars to educate companies on relevant export related issues.• Undertake special projects and initiatives on an as needed basis Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance.Experience required: 5+ years of relevant trade experience. Understanding of New York State government, geography and culture encouraged; Familiarity with NYS assets preferred.Knowledge required: Must be a team player with the ability to liaise and build rapport with colleagues across functions and set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of activities or job duties. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office. Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Amalia Shifrin – Director, Human Resources Telephone N/A Fax N/A Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY