New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
501 – 1,000 Employees
B2BGovernment
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is New Zealand’s government agency for economic development and international trade. Its teams help New Zealand businesses expand overseas through export guidance, market intelligence, international networks, practical resources, workshops, and growth funding solutions. The agency works with exporters at different stages of development, connecting them with overseas markets and supporting trade relationships, partnerships, and market entry.

Business Development Manager – Germany and Poland (Hybrid)

Support New Zealand companies expanding across Germany and Poland through market insight, strategic guidance, partnerships, and routes to market.

Description

  • Apply market expertise, networks, and commercial drive to help New Zealand businesses expand across Germany and Poland
  • Partner with New Zealand exporters to identify and pursue international growth opportunities
  • Develop relationships with founders, senior executives, and commercial teams
  • Deliver market intelligence and strategic commercial advice
  • Help companies shape go-to-market plans and connect with relevant insights and networks
  • Support businesses entering and scaling within the German and Polish markets
  • Find prospective partners and commercial opportunities
  • Help customers establish and expand effective routes to market
  • Guide customers through relevant regulatory and free trade agreement requirements
  • Cultivate relationships with partners and industry stakeholders
  • Manage a portfolio of companies across varied stages of growth
  • Coach customers as they adapt and refine their business models
  • Surface opportunities and challenges, deepen customer knowledge, and encourage strategic decision-making

Requirements

  • Demonstrated international business development experience in food and beverage, consumer goods, or technology
  • A proven understanding of Poland’s business landscape and recent commercial success there over the past three to five years
  • Strong grasp of commercial environments and how business is conducted
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • Highly developed communication and expectation-management skills
  • Resourcefulness in connecting customers with opportunities, partners, expertise, and networks
  • Ability to build and use industry relationships effectively
  • Creative and practical problem-solving ability
  • Confidence collaborating across virtual and international teams
  • Fluency in English and German
  • Legal right to work in Germany and Poland
  • Business-level Polish would be a significant advantage
  • A cover letter and CV are required

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid arrangement with three days based in the office
  • Progressive approach to employee wellbeing
  • Culture that values diversity and continuous learning
  • Access to leading global business networks and development opportunities
  • Flexible, engaging, and stimulating work environment
  • Opportunity to create meaningful impact for New Zealand companies
  • International organisation with collaboration across worldwide teams
  • Commitment to equal opportunity
  • Accommodations available throughout the interview process

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