Commercial Business Advisor, Consumer Brands – 12 month fixed term
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Australia

Are you a consumer retail advisor looking to help New Zealand exporters succeed in Australia? This is a hybrid role based in Melbourne.We are searching for an experienced consumer brand and retail business advisor. In this challenging and inspiring role, your extensive retail experience will support market entry and growth of a wide variety of New Zealand consumer products into theAustralianmarket.Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tuhono teneiNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand's international business development agency. We are a hands-on, collaborative and deeply commercial team, working with some of New Zealand's most forward-thinking and innovative companies. You will be working with founders and executives of some of the best products that New Zealand has to offer.What you’ll be doing: Te whakamahereYou will know what it takes for a business to successfully go-to-market and grow acrossB2C, B2B amp; D2Cchannels. You will be comfortableleveragingyour commercial know how and networks, and using financials and data to guide, support andultimately growa portfolio of 20-25 companies.
You will be an independent thinker who has built significant commercial experience across multiple product categories, with an emphasis on luxury goods, fashion and/or beauty. As a confident self-starter,identifyingand building new relationships and networks comes naturally to you. You will have well-developed listening, influencing and communication skills and direct experience in the launch or growth of a consumer brand in Australia.Note, this role is called Business Development Manager (BDM) internally.What you’ll need to be successful: O PukengaYou will have over 10 years' experience working within, or consulting to consumer product companies in theAustralianmarket. You will also have experience across a variety of disciplines such as;consumer brand management, consumer marketing, consulting, operational retail management. You have a finger on the pulse with Insights on the Australian retail and consumer goods landscape. You can build trust and relationships with ease and are confident at advising business founders and C-Suite stakeholders, bringing high level strategic thinking coupled with getting into the weeds.
Ideally you will also bring:· Provenexperience helping brands achieve growth in theAustralianmarket,both traditional retail as well as digital and B2C channels. You will know what it takes to launch and grow a (consumer/retail) brand in Australia.· A solid understanding of business models and how toestablish, build and grow a successful business inAustralia, regardless of the product/vertical.· Afinger on the pulse for what is current and innovative and the ability to hustle to find information and build networks when you do not already have them.· Knowledgeof how to build brand awareness and how to implement marketing strategies.· Awillingness to not just consult and advise, but to also'roll your sleeves up' to do whatever it takes to problem solve and get things done for our clients. You will have a bias for action whilst still being a superb team player.· Multinationalbusiness experiencethat can be translated to anentrepreneurial mindset.· International experience is a bonus.What’s next: Te ara ki tuaNZTE offers a flexible, fun, and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access world-class business networks and work with a talented, diverse, international organisation. Do you have what it takes? We want to hear from you.
Please check out the Position Description and apply now with your cover letter and resume. Applications close at9:59pmMonday29 January2024 (AEST).
Please note you musthave the right to work inAustraliato apply for this role.We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of though; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Specialist.