Flanders Investment & Trade at the Belgian Embassy in Israel is looking for a candidate to fulfill the role of an Invest & Trade Deputy of the Flemish Commercial Attache.
Main duties:
Provide general and specific information to Flemish companies,
Individual support to Flemish companies within the jurisdiction of the post,
Prepare individual prospecting trips,
Raising awareness of Flemish companies to the economic opportunities within the jurisdiction of the post,
Contribute and create ideas and opportunities for the action program,
Gather information about host country market regulations,
Conduct general and specific market and sector studies,
Prepare individual and group actions on behalf of Flanders Investment & Trade and third parties,
Establishing, maintaining and expanding the professional network of the office,
Establishing and maintaining contacts with importers and potential investors through networks and active prospecting,
Initiating and organizing marketing events (including, for example, seminars, sponsoring, guiding visitors to Flanders),
Identifying, assessing and contacting target companies,
Writing proposals to companies and answering questions regarding doing business in Flanders,
Supporting or executing any and all tasks and activities that are required for running the office and meeting its goals.
Requirements:
Minimum level of education: A Master's degree, closely related to the main assignments of the job holder or 3 years of work experience at Flanders Investment & Trade,
At least three years of experience within an economic and commercial delegation,
Knowledge of and experience with IT applications.
Competences:
Collaborating: Able to contribute to the collective result of a project or a team,
Flexibility: being able to adapt the working method, approach or style to achieve goals under changing situations or circumstances,
Customer focus: recognize and adequately respond to requirements and expectations of various clients and others within and outside the organization,
High level of responsibility: Able to function according to the interests, values and norms of the organization,
Planning and organizing: Effectively define goals and priorities and identify the actions, time and resources needed to achieve them efficiently,
Networking: developing and perpetuating professional relations, alliances and coalitions and using them to obtain information, support and cooperation.
Basic knowledge of international entrepreneurship and investments,
Language knowledge: Very good knowledge of English and Dutch are mandatory. Knowledge of Hebrew (common commercial language) is a big advantage,
Knowledge of the Israeli and Flemish economies is a plus,
Experience with business development and marketing are a plus.
Please send your CV and motivation letter, in English or Dutch only.
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