Director, Trade
On-siteEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and execute Edmonton Global's trade strategy, aligning regional opportunities with international market demand. Identify priority international markets, sectors, supply chains, and export opportunities for regional businesses. Lead trade missions, business delegations, buyer forums, and international partner engagements. Build relationships with regional companies to understand growth plans and help them assess export readiness. Work alongside Business Development to identify companies with export potential and create coordinated pathways for support. Establish and monitor performance measures that demonstrate trade outcomes and program impact. Represent Edmonton Global at domestic and international events, conferences, and industry forums. Provide strategic advice, market intelligence, and briefings to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in International Business, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Economic Development, or a related field
- 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in international trade, export development, economic development, business development, investment attraction, international market development, government relations, or a related field
- Experience developing and implementing trade, export, market development, or economic development strategies
- Experience leading trade missions, international delegations, stakeholder engagement initiatives, or export development programs
- Experience working collaboratively with business development, investment attraction, or client-facing teams to support business growth
- Strong leadership experience, including coaching teams, setting priorities, and driving results
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong understanding of global markets, export development, supply chains, trade agreements, international business practices, and market-entry strategies
- Experience using CRM tools and performance tracking systems
Desired Qualifications
- HubSpot experience
- Additional language capabilities
- Professional trade designations
- Economic development credentials
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