- Responsible for leading the team, strategy, and budget for World Trade Centre Vancouver (WTC-V).
- Providing oversight for staff and all programs including the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), Digital Transformation Workshop (DTW), and the Market Activation Program (MAP), as well as supporting new program development aligned with alumni and SME-needs.
- Liaising and working with the World Trade Centre Advisory Committee.
- Growing and managing external relationships with private and public sector partners, including managing contractual obligations with governments.
- Leading revenue generation and supporting partnership renewal, development, and growth for private sector and government partners.
- Collaborating with the World Trade Centre Association, a global trade network with over 300 properties and trade services associations in nearly 100 countries.
- Responsible for growing the WTC-V brand in British Columbia and supporting the activities of our growing alumni base.
- Qualifications
- Postsecondary education in commerce, international trade or a related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the international trade sector.
- 10+ years of professional experience in international trade in the public or private sector.
- Competencies
- takes responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit.
- knowledge of modern management tools and practices and high level of information technology awareness needed to oversee appropriate utilization of information technology platforms and programs.
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Director of Quality Risk and Management - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Description
About the World Trade Centre VancouverWorld Trade Centre Vancouver (WTC-V) is a subsidiary of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade dedicated to strengthening the export performance of small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia.
As a member of the World Trade Centers Association, WTC-V provides exceptional global access for B.C. businesses with over 300 properties and trade services associations in nearly 100 countries worldwide. Since November 2017, WTC-V has been instrumental in the international growth of over 500 B.The results speak volumes:
a remarkable average increase in export revenue of over 28% and CAD 1 million per company within just 12 months of completing WTC-V's programs.
Director, World Trade Centre Vancouver – Full TimeWe are looking for a Director of the World Trade Centre-Vancouver (WTC-V) to be responsible for leading the dynamic team of five, delivering programs that support small and medium sized businesses in British Columbia to grow their revenues by finding new export markets.
You find meaning in acting as a trusted adviser and senior member of the trade facilitation ecosystem in Vancouver and British Columbia.
You enjoy networking and engaging with entrepreneurs, and you have a strong network in the province within the business community and governments.
You have a knack for sales and promoting the brand and services of the WTC-V to potential companies, vendors, and partners.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesProfessionalism:
demonstrated expertise international trade and development and in the management of a complex organization in an internationally diverse and multicultural environment.
Leadership:
proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple different activities/operations.
Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex program issues; Vision:
ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities, and risks and to clearly communicate links between the WTC's strategy and its parent GVBOT's goals; ability to support and execute sound vision of internal management and oversight.
Managing Performance:
ability to make timely decisions, establish priorities and coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance; Partnership: growing, renewing, and managing partnerships with external businesses, agencies, and governments with a mind to revenue generation and quality content.
The successful applicant will need to maintain flexible scheduling as events and functions can occur outside of regular business hours.
The role is a hybrid with the successful participant expected to be in the Vancouver office three days a week, with flexibility based on individual circumstances.
com with the subject line "Director, World Trade Centre-Vancouver"Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Work from home
Monday to Friday
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)