JOB VACANCY - MARKETING OFFICER (MATRADE)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY

MATRADE’s mission to promote Malaysia’s export has enabled many local companies to carve new frontiers in global markets. Today as we continue to put the spotlight on capable Malaysian companies on the international stage, we are helping make the phrase ‘Made-In-Malaysia’ synonymous with excellence, reliability and trustworthiness.

ACCOUNTIBILITY

1. Analysis and writing of reports including market research, market intelligence, analysis and presentation of trade statistics and trade regulations for local market access purposes, import developments and exports between Malaysia and countries under coverage.
2. Reporting and monitoring of news related to changes in commercial policy imposed in the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar.
3. Collecting relevant key information for companies wishing to penetrate in the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar.
4. Establish linkages with local business contacts, ministries, agencies, local and regional authorities, particularly key contacts including the Malaysian diaspora, Malaysian investors and local businesses.
5. Coordination and organisation of business matchings between Malaysian companies/agencies/ministries and local importing companies.
6. Management, processing and monitoring of requests for information as well as commercial complaints from the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar and Malaysian companies.
7. Search for contacts and put Malaysian exporting companies in touch with the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar importing companies.
8. Organising meetings between Malaysian companies/agencies/ministries and local companies/importers and drafting meeting minutes.
9. Participation and organisation of the Malaysian pavilion at international trade fairs and other related events in the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar.
10. To manage database entry and its management.
11. Writing and preparation of speeches and presentations.
12. Other relevant task deemed necessary.

AREA OF COVERAGE

The United Kingdom, Ireland and Gibraltar

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENT

• Minimum with Bachelor Degree in related field.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is a prerequisite (applicants must have the right to stay and work in the UK)

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English to effectively liaise with the stakeholders.
• Have a decent level of mastery of the Microsoft office as well as IT tools
• Great ability to prioritize and multitask tactfully.
• Excellent research skills for reliable and timely information from verified sources.
• Can work alone and within a team well.
• Ability to meet short deadlines.
• Great flexibility and ability to adapt to unforeseen events.
• A self-starter and demonstrate a high level of resilience.
• Enjoy finding creative solutions to problems.
• Highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years working experience.