Help us connect Saskatchewan business with the world!
Be part of STEP’s mandate to work with Saskatchewan exporters and emerging exporters to enable commercial success. With offices in Regina and Saskatoon, STEP delivers a comprehensive suite of services to exporters in trade development, market research and intelligence, capacity building, and networking. Working at STEP can provide you with a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with companies across diverse sectors in markets around the world.
Sound appealing? Join the STEP Team!
Trade Specialist, Manufacturing & Technology
Full-time, permanent
Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing & Technology, your role is to promote Saskatchewan's export interests in the manufacturing and technology sector. You will undertake trade development activities to advance opportunities for Saskatchewan exporters, both nationally and internationally, that support their pursuit of sales, contracts and projects.
You will be responsible for counseling exporters on international market opportunities and strategies, organizing outgoing trade missions and attracting international buyers to Saskatchewan. Strong sales/marketing/business development, communication and project management skills are necessary to generate results and work with the network of Saskatchewan exporters, partner organizations and international contacts.
STEP offers a vibrant and interesting work environment as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities required:
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Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in international business or marketing
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Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in marketing, new business development or sales
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Experience in the agricultural machinery sector is an asset
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Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan export capabilities
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Good knowledge of international marketing and business practices
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Flexibility to travel in-province and outside of the province and country
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Excellent verbal & written communications skills
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Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency
Salary Range: $63,808 - $86,328
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Nicole Grande at ngrande@sasktrade.sk.ca by October 4, 2023.
Mission - To work in partnership with Saskatchewan exporters and emerging exporters to enable commercial success.
Vision - Prosperity through trade.
