We are hiring!

We are hiring! The British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce is looking for an Experienced Consultant in International Trade.

KEY CHALLENGES:

• Regular monitoring and reporting on international trade and investment between the UK and Slovenia.
• Preparation of strategy which is to lead to strengthening of trade and investment between the UK and Slovenia.
• Responsibility for development of international economic relations between the UK and Slovenia, with the aim of greater economic cooperation and exchange.
• Establishing contacts at the national level, which are relevant for international trade between the UK and SLO.
• Basic knowledge of customs, logistics, tax and visa information relevant to business between the two countries (self-initiated engagement in monitoring changes and regular training).
• Supporting the UK Embassy in matters of an economic nature, regular reporting, coordination, planning of activities.
• Control over the use of funds and reporting.
• Supporting British investors in Slovenia.
• Organizing delegations to/from UK.
• Presentations of the country and industry.
• Press articles and media releases for local and international print media.
• Presentations at conferences, events, in the media (including public speaking and moderating events).

POSITION ADDED VALUE

• Work in a young dynamic team.
• A field of work that offers great potential for personal growth and development.
• Employment for an indefinite time period.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

• is a good communicator; has excellent writing and speaking skills at a business level, both in Slovenian and English,
• can maintain good interpersonal skills and is relationship-oriented (has ability to work in a team and is willing to take on other tasks in a small team, when necessary),
• is capable of understanding the needs of others and finding optimal solutions for them,
• is curious, open and positive-minded,
• is systematic, structured and organized,
• is independent, proactive with self-initiative,
• is engaged, persistent and reliable.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES YOU NEED

• at least 10 years of comparable experience (work in private sector, international trade, sales, public administration or other chamber of commerce),
• experience in international environments or abroad is an advantage,
• computer literacy,
• impeccable knowledge of English and Slovenian,
• university degree – EQF level VII (education in the field of economics is preferred),
• good knowledge of economic indicators and international trade.

Workplace is in Ljubljana, business trips abroad are required, mostly to the United Kingdom.

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