Senior Business Development Manager - Agribusiness, Food and Consumer

NOTE: Applications will be only accepted via Austrade's online recruitment system, eRecruit. Submit your online application through the link:
bit.ly/AusSBDM
by 11:30 pm (Vietnam time) on Sunday, 9 April 2023.
This position will be located in Ho Chi Minh City, and is a locally engaged position subject to Vietnamese labor law and is available for only Vietnamese nationals.
Senior Business Development Manager will:
• Take a lead role in driving the Austrade Vietnam AFC team, business development efforts and work collaboratively with all team members to develop and implement sector strategic and operational plans to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Manage and work with assigned projects, including coordinating fellow BDM staff to deliver on Austrade's objectives in Vietnam. This includes development of marketing plans and initiatives, allocation of tasks within the team, and working with the team to find solutions to complex issues.
• Provide services to Australian companies looking to expand to Vietnam, including providing advice on market conditions, market entry strategies, potential partners, and the government regulatory environment in Vietnam; conducting market research and analysis to identify market trends and business opportunities for Australian companies, coordinating visit programs and providing in-market support.
• Help to drive commercial outcomes through identification and introduction of market opportunities to Australian industry.
• Build and maintain networks with key business contacts, government agencies and other stakeholders in Vietnam.
• Work closely with businesses to determine their needs and help them develop international growth strategies specific to your market.
• Work as part of the Austrade Vietnam team to contribute to the development and delivery of the Austrade Vietnam Business Plan and team outcomes.
• Provide coaching to team members, ensure team members understand their role, utilise Austrade systems effectively, and adhere to Austrade policies in carrying out their work.
• 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 with Austrade, by adopting information practices, sharing knowledge and information, and by embracing best practice and development opportunities.
• Maintain Austrade standards and policies, including diversity in the workplace, ethical practice and compliance with audit requirements.
• Be part of a global team of experts to provide strategic advice and drive outcomes for business.
• Work collaboratively with Austrade colleagues in Australia, States, Territories and partners (professional firms and Industry bodies).
• Proactively contribute to agri-food marketing and social media campaigns to support Australian industry in Vietnam and enhance Austrade's digital service channels.
• Represent Australia and Austrade in both corporate and government settings.
• Clearly communicate Austrade's services and value proposition to clients and partners.