Senior Manager of Trade Operations in Food and Fibre

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Team Lead of Food and Fibre Exports, the Senior Trade Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of Austrade TradeStart services throughout regional Victoria. This position also supports wider trade initiatives on behalf of Global Victoria, which serves as the official trade promotion and facilitation entity within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) of the Victorian Government.

Key Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the effective delivery of TradeStart services in regional Victoria, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements, while managing daily operations and fostering team development through coaching and performance evaluations.
  • Manage the client engagement pipeline across regional Victoria, including your designated area. Proactively identify priority clients within essential food and beverage sectors, assess their market readiness and capabilities, and offer effective business development support and referrals.
  • Provide tailored trade advice to both new and established Victorian exporters, assisting them in developing export plans and enhancing their capabilities, while facilitating valuable connections to global markets through Austrade and Victorian Government Trade and Investment Offices (VGTIs).

About the Team

The Senior Trade Manager, Food & Fibre Exports is an integral part of Global Victoria within the ITI Group. Global Victoria connects Victorian businesses to international opportunities by enhancing their export capabilities, linking them to global trade prospects through a network of 23 international offices, and showcasing Victoria's industry strengths to global audiences. The team takes a leadership role in fostering global engagement across government and advocates for optimal policy settings to ensure Victoria's competitiveness on the world stage.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • Proven ability to cultivate and sustain successful relationships with a diverse array of clients, stakeholders, and partners, effectively addressing their business development needs.
  • Demonstrated experience in trade, international business, or a related field, with a solid understanding of global market dynamics, trade regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly within the agrifood sector.
  • A commercially minded and solution-oriented approach, complemented by strong analytical skills that enable the provision of informed advice aligning client objectives with business or international market opportunities.

Additional Information

The department is dedicated to establishing and maintaining a child-safe organization, with a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse. We are committed to taking necessary measures to protect children from harm through a proactive and participatory approach to child safety.

Candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment. Only Australian citizens will be considered, and pre-employment checks will include AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance and Austrade pre-employment screening.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.



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