Export Advisor - Indigenous Owned Businesses

Miles HR has a unique opportunity to join a well-established organization as an Export Advisor for Indigenous Owned Businesses. Operating in the Lower Mainland of Greater Vancouver, in this role you will be responsible for creating awareness of export programs and guiding Indigenous owned businesses through available resources for exporting their goods and services. This is a one year contract role with an opportunity for extension.

This role is best suited to the individual who has a deep understanding of international trade, an extensive network of contacts and a keen awareness of the rules and regulations governing exports. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Indigenous culture, values and traditions and possess demonstrated experience in business coaching and training.

Preference will be given to the candidate who has owned or worked in management for a local Indigenous BC business engaged in exporting goods or services. Additionally, the candidate has a passion for networking, educating and navigating businesses owners through their growth journey. 

Key Responsibilities

• Motivated and proactive approach to seek out companies owned by Indigenous Peoples in the Lower Mainland area to promote the Export Navigator Program.
• Promote the benefits of exporting as a way for a company to grow and diversify across borders inter-provincially and internationally.
• Guide clients through an export-readiness diagnostic, and work with them through the Export Navigator process.
• Act as an advisor and coach to businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples to assist them through the exporting process, primarily in the awareness, planning, and early market entry stages of a business’ export journey.
• Understand the broad ecosystem of like-minded organizations supporting Indigenous-owned businesses in BC, identifying trends and sharing intelligence observed in the market for the purpose of developing strategies
• Engage and maintain ongoing relationships with key organizations and propose outreach programs and activities
• Identify and participate in select events in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas, targeting entrepreneurs across industry sectors
• Provide expertise to support the development of tailored/customized service offerings, such as webinars and manuals as required
• Collaborate with other Export Navigator Export Advisors across the Province, including in-person attendance at regular meetings. 
• Have a flexible schedule and can travel to meet with clients throughout the territory
• Fulfill the tracking and reporting requirements of the Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in international business or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics or Indigenous Studies
• Experience exporting BC products or services to other jurisdictions, provinces or countries
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding exporting
• Proven experience in new market entry strategies, preferably with an Indigenous business
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, values and traditions
• Knowledge of funding programs and resources available for Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Knowledge of international business practices and international trade
• Excellent communication, and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and Indigenous community organizations
• Demonstrated experience coaching and/or delivering training
• Valid BC Driver’s license

Recommended

• Indigenous Business owner or corporate management experience in business expansion and diversification
• Experience with Salesforce an asset
• Experience working in a remote team environment an asset

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Goal-oriented with a track record of achieving sales targets
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Why You Should Apply

• Excellent opportunity to utilize your entrepreneurial background in exporting BC goods or services
• Opportunity to be part of BC’s local entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Work from home combined with working with a supportive, collaborative team
• Training and ongoing support provided
• 30-35 hours a week
• Competitive compensation
• One year contract with opportunity for extension
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Contribute to the export of high-quality British Columbia products and services to the world

If you are a passionate and experienced Export Advisor with knowledge of Indigenous culture, values and traditions and you are eager to contribute to international trade expansion for Indigenous BC owned businesses, we encourage you to apply.