International Trade Manager

Georgia Department of Economic Development Position Announcement Title: International Trade Manager Salary: $48,000-$60,000 Division: International Trade Location: Atlanta, GA Duties and Responsibilities: The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm. It is Georgia's lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, and locating new markets for Georgia products. As the state's officialdestination marketing organization, it drives traveler visitation and promotes the state as a location for film and digital entertainment projects. GDEcD is responsible for planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development, fostering innovation and the arts to drive opportunity from the mountains to the coast. Georgia's nationally recognized Trade team works to bolster Georgia exports and brand the state as a competitive source of quality products and services. The team includes International Representatives located in more than a dozen strategic global markets who assist Georgia companies with expanding their sales worldwide. GDEcD's Trade professionals provide Georgia businesses with the global insight and connections they need to successfully diversify their international customer base. The International Trade Manager works directly with Georgia companies, providing export counseling to increase international sales, and working in partnership with the economic development community to educate and inform on how exports are an economic development tool. Primary responsibilities include: • Assist qualified exporters of products to develop or increase exports through one-on-one export consultation, development of an international business plan, and connections to qualified international contacts; • Develop an effective trade promotion program to recruit new companies and expand the Trade client base to increase exports statewide; • Connect with trade partners, initiate contact and build relations with local communities and industry associations; • Manage trade promotion events including trade shows, in-bound and out-bound buyer delegations and export seminars; • Perform research on potential international markets, market trends, trade policies, and other research related to export development; and • Other responsibilities include working closely with federal, state and local export promotion partners including the Small Business International Development Center, EXIM Bank, and the U.S. Commercial Service. Minimum Qualifications and Competencies: • Bachelor's degree in international business/trade, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university AND either one year of sales and marketing experience in the private sector or one year of experience in export promotion with a state or federal trade promotion agency. Minimum qualifications, continued: • Sales experience • Verbal and written communication skills • Focus on collaborative approaches to project management • Detail oriented with ability to manage and follow through on multiple projects • Experience presenting to small groups • High proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Must maintain a valid State of Georgia driver's license and be able and willing to travel throughout the state Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in international business/trade, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university AND either three years of sales and marketing experience in the private sector or three years of experience in export promotion with a state or federal trade promotion agency. • Familiarity with export promotion programs • Knowledgeable in event planning and management • Experience with managing a sales territory and exceeding sales goals • Detail oriented with ability to manage and follow through on multiple projects • Experience giving presentations to large and small groups • Focus on collaborative approaches to project management • High proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Travel Required? Yes, statewide and international Nights, Weekends Required? Yes, as necessary Deadline Open Until Filled; Apply ASAP. Earlier applicants have a better chance of being selected for an interview. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. If you do not have internet access or require an accommodation because of a disability, please contact GDEcD Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Additional Information for Applicants: All qualified candidates will be considered but may not receive an interview. Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications. Internal applicants may be considered prior to other applicants. Information on publicly posted social media accounts may be reviewed as part of the screening process. Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification. *To be considered for a salary offer above the entry level (if a range is posted), the successful candidate MUST have most of the education and experience qualifications shown as preferred. To receive an offer at the top of the range posted, experience must exceed preferred level. Offers will not exceed the top amount posted. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history record check. Depending on the position, the background check may include education verification, credit check, and driving record. Additionally, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration if hired. Please note, if travel is required, the selected candidate will be required to pay travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) up front and will be reimbursed within one week of expense statement approval. GDEcD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Associate degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Marketing Spec 1 (GSP070) or position equivalent.