Export Advisor

**Introduction**

The Export Navigator Program offers businesses across BC access to export specialists who can provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting and help connect businesses to the market information, export programs, financial services, and business development experts it needs to grow.

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Motivated and proactive approach to seek out companies owned by Indigenous Peoples in the Lower Mainland area to promote the Export Navigator Program.
- Promote the benefits of exporting as a way for a company to grow and diversify across borders inter-provincially and internationally.
- Guide clients through an export-readiness diagnostic, and work with them through the Export Navigator process.
- Act as an advisor and coach to businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples to assist them through the exporting process, primarily in the awareness, planning, and early market entry stages of a business’ export journey.
- Understand the broad ecosystem of like-minded organizations supporting Indigenous-owned businesses in BC, identifying trends and sharing intelligence observed in the market for the purpose of developing strategies
- Engage and maintain ongoing relationships with key organizations and propose outreach programs and activities
- Identify and participate in select events in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas, targeting entrepreneurs across industry sectors
- Provide expertise to support the development of tailored/customized service offerings, such as webinars and manuals as required
- Collaborate with other Export Navigator Export Advisors across the Province, including in-person attendance at regular meetings.
- Have a flexible schedule and can travel to meet with clients throughout the territory
- Fulfill the tracking and reporting requirements of the Program

**Skill Requirements**

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in international business or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics or Indigenous Studies
- Experience exporting BC products or services to other jurisdictions, provinces or countries
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding exporting
- Proven experience in new market entry strategies, preferably with an Indigenous business
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture, values and traditions
- Knowledge of funding programs and resources available for Indigenous entrepreneurs
- Knowledge of international business practices and international trade
- Excellent communication, and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and Indigenous community organizations
- Demonstrated experience coaching and/or delivering training
- Valid BC Driver’s license

**Recommended**
- Business owner or corporate management experience in business expansion and diversification
- Experience with Salesforce an asset
- Experience working in a remote team environment an asset

Competitive compensation is available based on experience. Training provided and ongoing support from the Export Navigator Program.

The hours of work for this position will be between 30-35 hours per week.

Individuals who are interested should submit a cover letter, summary of related experience and hourly rate expectations.

**Job Type**: Contract