Commercial Specialist – All Interested Applicants

Announcement Number:: HANOI-2020-42(R)
Hiring Agency:: Embassy Hanoi
Position Title:: Commercial Specialist - All Interested Applicants
Open Period:: 07/30/2020 - 08/13/2020Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:: GMT+7
Series/Grade:: LE - 1510 10
Salary:: USD $22,988
Work Schedule:: Full-time - Mon through Fri 40 hours/week
Promotion Potential:: LE-10

Duty Location(s): 1 in Hanoi VM Telework Eligible: No For More Info:

HR Section 84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5126 HanoiHR@state.gov

Duties

The incumbent of this position will report directly to Senior Commercial Officer/Commercial Officer, and will assist U.S. firms to develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies, including complex market research, reporting vast amounts of complex information in concise, readable formats to high level executive branch and congressional decision markets, identify and create trade promotion opportunities, and bringing U.S. and Vietnam business representatives together for discussions and projects. The incumbent will analyze market trends and evaluate market research for all industry sectors; Maintain high level contact in key sectors and in relevant segments of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV). The incumbent will advise U.S. and local clients on U.S. and Vietnam laws as they affect trade and investment opportunities; and inform SRV officials and business organizations about U. S. legislation, regulation, and practices pertaining to foreign trade. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of handling event management and logistics for their assigned client accounts; Identify new clients, developing scopes of work and closing fee-for-services negotiations.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:: EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business, government or NGOs in the fields of marketing, trade promotion, economics, and international trade is required. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of Vietnam’s economy, business customs and practices, marketing channels, laws, regulation, and policies relating to assigned industry sector commercial functions. Specialized knowledge of assigned industry sectors is required.
Education Requirements:: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, marketing, or business administration is required.
Evaluations:: LANGUAGE: Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.) Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:

- Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of appropriate mid-level and senior level contacts in the host government and private sector.

- Ability to plan, organizes, and executes complex commercial research project and analytic reports.

- Ability to render advice with detachment and objectivity, employing sound professional judgment.

- Strong project management and sales skills as well extensive experience with event planning.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. Qualifications:All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. More Information and Application Details