Export Advisor – Lower Mainland

Employment type: Contract

Location: Vancouver Lower Mainland

Closing: Open until filled

About Export Navigator

Export Navigator provides free one-to-one guidance to help businesses progress along the export pathway.

The program is funded by the Government of British Columbia in partnership with Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) and delivered through Community Futures BC.

Introduction

Community Futures BC is now accepting applications for an Export Advisor. This contract position will be responsible for increasing visibility and awareness of the Export Navigator Program among businesses in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas of BC and supporting them in entering new markets. Export Advisors act as the first point of contact in a BC business’ journey towards exporting.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Be motivated and proactive to seek out companies and opportunities in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas (based on pre-approved territory) 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.
• Take clients through an export-readiness diagnostic, and work with them through the Export Navigator process.
• Act as an advisor and coach to businesses to assist them through the exporting process, primarily in the awareness, planning, and early market entry stages of a business’ export journey.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in international business and/or financial services, or related experience
• Experience exporting BC products or services
• Knowledge of international business practices and international trade
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking experience
• Sales experience, especially exporting products/services to other jurisdictions, provinces or countries.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding exporting
• Demonstrated experience coaching and/or delivering training
• BC Driver’s license
• Business owner or corporate management experience in business expansion and diversification is an asset
• Experience with Salesforce is an asset
• Experience working in a remote team environment is an asset

More Details

The starting range for this position is $50 – $60 per hour. Training is provided with 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, a summary of related experience and hourly rate expectations using the form below. This posting will remain open until filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse communities. We value diversity and inclusion within our team and community.