Market Advisor, Southeast Asia and Pacific

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate and conduct research on the assigned portfolio of markets and identify key findings that have implications for the Singapore business community in general. Research may include secondary (e.g. desktop reviews) or primary (e.g. in-market studies) research methods
• Produce country briefs and talking points for internal stakeholders
• Operationalise activities aimed at building awareness of portfolio markets, the activities include, but are not limited to: Symposiums, Business Forums, Roundtables, Seminars/Webinars, Workshops, and outgoing Business Missions/Overseas Market Workshop Trips.
• Engage Singapore companies for their international growth plans and assist in making appropriate introductions to potential overseas counterparts and facilitate discussions
• Identify and cultivate relationships with local and overseas market entry partners to build company’s eco-system 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 achieve optimal KPI outcomes
• Curate and plan activities to drive market awareness and sectoral opportunities for Singapore companies in the overseas markets
• Build positive relationships and provide secretariat support where necessary for with key stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in international business development or international marketing with experience in Southeast Asia markets. Fresh graduates with good internship experience will be considered
• 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 self-starter who is adaptable to new situations and able to multitask
• Respectful of cultural, political, and socio-economic 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $5,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person