View Vacancy - Senior Commercial Officer (BGR266)
The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and now looking for a full time B3, Senior Commercial Officer.
The successful job holder will assist UK companies to succeed in Bulgaria by identifying relevant business opportunities, engaging with UK companies and local stakeholders, and ultimately helping to secure export business.
Main roles and responsibilities:
- Develop and manage strategic campaigns based on specific market opportunities in selected sectors, engage UK companies on these opportunities and ultimately support them to win business in Bulgaria;
- Collaborate effectively with DIT colleagues across the CEE region and in the UK on regional strategic campaigns and trade promotion events;
- Develop high-level contacts with key stakeholders in relevant Government institutions, trade associations and the business community, both in Bulgaria and the UK. Help to resolve barriers to business and market access issues for specific UK companies.
- Proficient English and Bulgarian both oral and written;
- A strong knowledge of the business environment in Bulgaria and understanding of the UK business environment;
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts in both the public and private sectors;
- Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in team;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- University graduate, preferably in business, management or marketing;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
- Experience in trade promotion and business development;
Terms and Conditions
This is a full-time position (36 hours per week) subject to a probation period of six months. The contract is on fixed term basis to cover for a maternity leave.
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave entitlement, a training package and flexible working opportunities.
Monthly salary for this position is BGN 2600,00 gross, payable 13 times a year. An individual personal development plan will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU / EEA citizens and the family members of EU / EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to terms and conditions service according to Bulgarian employment law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Bulgaria. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
This opportunity is closed to applications.