Market Advisor, Southeast Asia - Singapore - Singapore Business Federation

Singapore Business Federation

Verified Company

Singapore

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are seeking dynamic professionals to join us as Market Advisor for the Southeast Asia market region.

Your mandate is to partner with Singapore companies on their internationalisation journey, by helping them take the first step overseas, advising on the latest developments and sectoral opportunities in the overseas markets, facilitating their businesses to enlarge their global footprint, and providing assistance in strengthening their foothold in foreign markets.

Together with a team led by the Director, you will design and execute activities and events for companies to learn about trade and investment opportunities, land with in-market partners, and localise for long-term sustainability and success.

You will be given a portfolio of geographic markets to oversee.

Additionally, you will be expected to undertake secretariat duties and participate in organization-wide and/or department projects.

Responsibilities:

Initiate and conduct research on markets, and identify key findings that have implications for companies, industries, or the Singapore business community in general. Research may include secondary (e.g. desktop reviews) or primary (e.g. inmarket studies) research methods
Write country briefs and talking points for internal stakeholders
Operationalise activities aimed at building awareness of portfolio markets, and/or motivating action by member companies; activities include, but are not limited to: Symposiums, Business Forums, Roundtables, Seminars/Webinars, Workshops, and outgoing Business Missions
Contact potential Singapore companies to speak on their international growth plans and assist in making appropriate introductions to potential overseas counterparts and facilitating their discussions
Identify and cultivate relationships with local and overseas market entry partners to build SBF's ecosystem to strengthen our capabilities and knowledge in the overseas markets and access to local network
Provide market advisory, B2B matching and following up on leads to achieving the optimal outcome of closure of Project facilitations
Curate and plan activities to drive up market awareness and sectoral opportunities for Singapore companies in the overseas markets
Maintain and build positive relationships with key stakeholders; and provide administrative support where required.

Identified stakeholders include, but are not limited to:
Business Councils, Business Groups, Trade Associations and Chambers in Singapore/overseas and SBF members

Requirements:

Preferably with at least 4 years of relevant experience of which, 2 years in a nonprofit organisation dealing with Southeast Asian markets
Excel in target driven environment
Good understanding of business processes and organisational disciplines
Ability to assess business performance and strategies through such means as analyses of financial reports
Good writing skills for country briefs and talking points
Ability to research and understand situational factors impacting internationalising businesses such as political issues, social developments, and environmental concerns
Inquisitive, open to new ideas, a selfstarter who is adaptable to new situations and able to multitask
Respectful of cultural, political, and socioeconomic differences and diversity, and can lead communications and collaborations effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills to set priorities and meet goals
Good team player who can take lead in your assigned portfolio and support other colleagues in the respective work streams