Market Advisor - Part-Time

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
• Operationalize 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 SBF’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 outcome
• Curate and plan activities to drive market awareness and sectoral opportunities for Singapore companies in the overseas market
• 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 develop mentor international marketing with experience in North America markets. Fresh graduates with good internship experience will be considered
• Excel in target driven environment
• Good understanding of business processes and organizational disciplines
• Excel in target driven environment
• Good writing skills for country briefs and talking points
• Ability to research and understand situational factors impacting internationalizing 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