INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for International Regional Manager for East Asia within the Office of International Investment and Trade (OIIT).

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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The World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

The primary purpose of this position is to attract foreign direct investment to Maryland and, secondarily, to develop export opportunities for the State's companies. Working in conjunction with Maryland's overseas office and agent network, the position develops government and business contacts throughout the world to include East Asia to form networks of business partners for Maryland companies.

This position promotes inbound foreign investment, particularly within targeted industries; analyzes Maryland companies to determine the exportability of their products and services in target markets; develops strategies to enter markets, and counsels  companies on the best allocation of resources to implement their export action plan. The incumbent works closely with OIIT's foreign office network, foreign governments, federal agencies and local government officials in Maryland and other organizations to develop investment and trade opportunities for foreign companies and Maryland businesses. Public speaking and foreign travel are required for this position..

Candidates must have excellent English written and oral communications skills as well as strong organizational and marketing skills. The ability to work with high-level public, private sector, and international officials, maintain effective working relationships; handle multiple, concurrent and high priority tasks.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in international business, management or economics, or related field

Experience: Six years of business development experience, two years of which includes international business experience.

Notes:

Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work subject area may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year –for-year basis for the required general experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Describe in detail any job duties  relating to the qualifications stated.

Fluency in a relevant foreign language.

Possession of an advanced degree.

Knowledge of the region’s business culture and customs.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail, other relevant software to include spreadsheet and data software.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce  

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume along with the supplemental questionnaire to your online application.  If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources 

ATTN: INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL MANAGER, EAST ASIA

World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor 

Baltimore, Maryland 21202 

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. 

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