Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Location: Chengdu
Job Level: AOPL3
Austrade has a vacancy of Business Development Manager in Chengdu.
This position, located at Austrade Chengdu office, is a business development role to facilitate trade from Australia to China. The focus for this role will be in the Advanced Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Mining and Environmental Technology Sectors.
Duties:
Identify and capture opportunities to increase Australian exports and outward investment to the China market by providing quality and timely services to Australian companies.
Undertake market research, across various industry sectors that match Australian capability and suitability for the Chinese market, assess and compile company information, provide strategic advice to Australian companies seeking to develop business relationships and strategic alliances with Chinese companies and government agencies.
Constantly develop new contacts and networks in West China. Maintain and build on existing networks of contacts and remain well informed about the changing nature of China-based investors as well as evolving investment opportunities in Australia.
Efficiently manage a fast-changing workload covering diverse industry sectors and a large number of companies, within internally and externally driven time frames.
Utilise internal databases and knowledge management systems to support work practices. Actively apply Austrade business practices and maintain accuracy of information in all Austrade business systems to deliver accurate and timely reporting and effective relationship management.
Contribute to knowledge creation within Austrade by sharing knowledge, information and insight, and by embracing opportunities for best practice and personal professional development.
Work collaboratively within the Austrade network to contribute to service delivery and achieve desired outcomes, while upholding the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and Code of Conduct and Work Health & Safety (WHS) principles.
Selection Criteria:
Experience in a business development, or related role, preferably in international and/or foreign government organisations.
High level of knowledge and skills in doing business in China as well as proven ability to provide practical and strategic advice on operating business within the complex environment in China.
Good understanding of the capabilities and operating environment in Australia and China, and a track record of facilitating business.
Strategic and analytical skills and proven problem solving abilities.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with proven ability to successfully represent Australia and Austrade, and to negotiate and communicate at all levels of government and with other stakeholders.
Proven ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, and to manage conflicting work priorities and deadlines independently with limited supervision.
Proven ability to work as part of a team across different industry teams and multiple locations in a performance driven culture.
Note: Applications for this position must be submitted through Austrade website www.austrade.gov.au/0892 before 6:30pm Wednesday 29 November 2015 (China time).
