Trade and Customs Consultant - Durham, United Kingdom - Zenith People

Zenith People

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Durham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the region's largest business member organisation.

Working with business of all sizes and sectors from SME to Multi Nationals, the organisation prides themselves on giving expert knowledge and advice on giving expert knowledge and advice on important issues affecting businesses.

Our client is looking to recruit a Trade & Customs Consultant to join their highly knowledgeable and experienced international trade team.

You will provide their global members with the advice, support and information needed to unlock their exporting potential, security of their supply chain and develop their presence on the global stage.

Key Responsibilities:

Increasing awareness of the value the client can bring to businesses trading internationally in the region and to encourage greater engagement
Arranging the businesses forum, networking events, panel discussions and 121 meetings with the global network.
Researching and identifying potential areas for relevant training courses for their members and nonmembers. Providing statistics, forecasting and future projections concerning most relevant and up to date training courses relevant to their members and the regions businesses
Participating in contributing to the global group on LinkedIn and Twitter, and actively contribute to articles that would be featured throughout the year on these platforms
Keeping up to date knowledge in relation to customs and trade developments especially post EUexit related matters
Setting up and delivering an extensive program of training including elearning courses, events, seminars, as well as bespoke training that are appropriate for international trade professionals and ensure that appropriate trainers are sourced
Organising and promoting the International Trade Forum
Contributing to the businesses Knowledge Hub by working closely with the Knowledge Manager
Benchmarking the businesses commercial offer to ensure costs including discounts are competitive within the North East region
Attending relevant events, training and economic summits as deemed appropriate by the Head of International Trade and in line with their needs

Skills and Experience:

Experience of working in an international trade environment is essential
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to provide monthly reports
Welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills
Customer orientated and focused
Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners
Proficient in IT systems including Microsoft packages, Zoom, Teams and CRM based programs
Drive and enthusiasm in supporting their members and the North East business community

Benefits and Additional Information:

25 days annual leave, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days + public holidays each year.
Life assurance fourtimes basic salary.
Contribution to one professional membership each year.
Hospital treatment plan provided through Westfield Health.
A motivating, encouraging environment to work in learning and development opportunities.
Flexible working supporting work life balance, with a mix of home and office working.
Salary exchange pension scheme with 4% contributions.
Long service awards.
Salary sacrifice schemes, such as: cycle to work, gym membership and car leasing.
Colleague events including summer social and Christmas party.
Employee assistance programme