International Business Counselor

Position Information

General Information Position Number STMP18 Working Title International Business Counselor Division Academic Affairs Department College of Business (Col) Work Unit SBTDC Work Location PORTAL Building Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with travel throughout the Western part of NC andmeetings occasionally occurring out of state.

Pay Rate $62,254 based 12 months pay rate Minimum Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business and three years of experience related to international business or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must bereceived from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Must have international business experience to be considered for the position

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• MBA and seven years of experience related to international business
• Must have international business experience to be considered for the position

Duties and Responsibilities The International Business Counselor is responsible for providing technical assistance to SBTDC’ssmall and mid-sized companies to foster regional economic growth through exporting and importing. The International Business Counselor is expected to provide confidential, individualized counseling and technical assistance to a sizable client group throughout western North Carolina.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Global Business Management: evaluate export readiness for “new to export” clients, and develop strategies and tactics for exporting
• Global Marketing: identify potential export markets and customers, andlocate/evaluate potential export sales representatives
• Supply Chain Management: understand basic logistics including foreign freight forwarders, and research/evaluate supply chain options
• Trade Finance: financial analysis, costing pricing, budgeting and forecasting, and technical assistance with SBA and EXIM finance options
• Networking & Resources Referral: industry networking opportunities throughspecial events, and provide research, publications, and training programs

Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications