Commercial Specialist

Duties
The incumbent of this position will report directly to Senior Commercial Officer/Commercial Officer, and will assist U.S. firms to develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies, including complex market research, reporting vast amounts of complex information in concise, readable formats to high level executive branch and congressional decision markets, identify and create trade promotion opportunities, and bringing U.S. and Vietnam business representatives together for discussions and projects. The incumbent will analyze market trends and evaluate market research for all industry sectors; Maintain high level contact in key sectors and in relevant segments of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV). The incumbent will advise U.S. and local clients on U.S. and Vietnam laws as they affect trade and investment opportunities; and inform SRV officials and business organizations about U. S. legislation, regulation, and practices pertaining to foreign trade. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of handling event management and logistics for their assigned client accounts; Identify new clients, developing scopes of work and closing fee-for-services negotiations.

Benefits and Other Info
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam
may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Qualifications and Evaluations
EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business, government or NGOs in the fields of marketing, trade promotion, economics, and international trade is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Thorough knowledge of Vietnam’s economy, business customs and practices, marketing channels, laws, regulation, and policies relating to assigned industry sector commercial functions. Specialized knowledge of assigned industry sectors is required. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, marketing, or business administration is required.

LANGUAGE:
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have:
Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of appropriate mid-level and senior level contacts in the host government and private sector.
Ability to plan, organizes, and executes complex commercial research project and analytic reports.
Ability to render advice with detachment and objectivity, employing sound professional judgment.
Strong project management and sales skills as well extensive experience with event planning.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site.
Note: The Embassy Human Resources Office is unable to acknowledge the receipt of your documents due to the high volume of applications received. If you do not receive a notification email from ERA within four weeks of the vacancy announcement’s closing day, it is likely that you did not qualify for the position or did not submit a complete package.
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application
Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are AEFM / USEFM)
Vietnamese ID
Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

- Competitive salary according to personal experience and ability
- Insurance for employees
- Dynamic environment

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