View Vacancy - E-commerce Senior Trade Adviser (POL639)

The British Embassy in Poland is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a E-commerce Senior Trade Adviser, to grow the value of UK exports in the Consumer & Retail sector in Central Europe.

Main roles and responsibilities:

• Design and lead a strategic e-commerce initiative to grow the value of UK exports in the Consumer & Retail sector in Central Europe, working with the Senior Leadership Team of the Region;
• To provide high-quality advice to UK companies on how to penetrate markets in CEN, including identifying market opportunities, via e-commerce.
• To specifically pursue partnering with local companies and institutions in e-commerce/e-marketplaces and related technology areas wishing to collaborate with the UK on supplying to local and global markets;
• To organise trade campaigns events, such as participation in exhibitions, trade missions, seminars, etc and outward visits of CEN stakeholders to the UK;
• To manage relevant information sources and reports on activity in accordance with DIT procedures, including accurate recording of projects on DIT's management systems.
• Work closely with wider CEN and DIT London staff to identify export opportunities for UK companies. Build and maintain a network of working-level contacts across government, industry and academia in the region to help promote UK capability.

The Senior E-Commerce Trade Adviser should have:

A sound understanding of the knowledge and experience of working with or selling via international e-Marketplaces.

Full understanding of the drivers and challenges of cross border trade and how companies need to adapt their business model to grasp this growing opportunity.

The individual needs experience of account managing companies, and it would be desirable if they have recent experience of negotiating preferential rates to the benefit of UK industry.

The ideal candidate might be currently working in an e-commerce or digital capacity (with a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience) either in an agency or on the corporate side providing digital and e-commerce advice, coupled with the drive and ambition to take this experience to the next level. S/he might be all-rounder equally comfortable discussing client business objectives, as well as the available commercial channels, technology options and digital export solutions. The person is a self-starter who has a proven track record of working in successful project teams and is excited about working in a stretched role against challenging timeframes.

 Essential qualifications and experience  

• Excellent command (both oral and written) of English and Polish, Common European Framework level C1 or above (or equivalent). In order to work effectively and independently as part of a bilingual team.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider team. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities.
• Good sense of organisation and communication.
• Excellent understanding of Central European business dynamics.

Experience of:

• E-Marketplaces and other digital sales channels including own websites and flash sales sites.
• Market research using online tools.
• Local culture, logistics, taxes, search and social media.
• Social listening and influencer engagement.
• Google Analytics –Google Consumer Barometer –Google global Market finder.
• Competitor analysis tools.
• Online Marketing (Pay Per Click / Search Engine Optimisation / Affiliate Marketing.
• Digital & Social Marketing.
• User experience – Customer Journeys.