Commercial Advisor

Deadline: 20 October 2024

Do you want to work within international trade to help some of the world’s most forward-looking companies grow their activities in Malaysia? Now you have the opportunity to join a dynamic team at the Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia and make an impact on advancing the global sustainability agenda.

Your role

As a member of a small and dynamic team, you will have to be self-driven and show initiative. Working in an international and diplomatic setting, we expect you to work professionally and with an eye for detail.

Your primary task is to assist Danish companies – SME’s and start-ups in particular – in entering or expanding their market presence in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. You will work with a variety of activities, including first line of sales, lead generation, market analysis and entry strategies, partner and client research, delegation and market visits, as well as event management and promotional activities. This will include some travel to Denmark.

Together with the Head of Trade, you will plan and prioritise business development and sales efforts across our focus sectors, in particular energy, to meet the joint regional earnings target, while focusing on always adding value for companies.

Your profile

We are looking for an open minded, positive, flexible and enthusiastic team player with an eye for quality and efficiency in your daily work and with the capability to deliver tangible results. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

Preferred university degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Experience working with trade promotion, sales or similar
An existing network within the energy sector in Malaysia
Self-driven, good interpersonal skills, result-oriented approach, and high drive to succeed in your own and the team’s projects
Excellent analytical and communication skills
High proficiency in English and Bahasa, while proficiency in Danish is a plus
International and/or cross-cultural experience is a plus but not a requirement

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (motivated cover letter, CV and recommendation and references) in English explaining your motivation and qualification for the job to [email protected] no later than 20 October 2024. The subject of the e-mail should read “Commercial Advisor – [your name]”.

Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline. Expected starting date of the position is end of 2024 or beginning of 2025. Employment is dependent upon a security clearance by the Danish authorities.

The Royal Danish Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, gender, religion, age or disability.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Questions

For questions regarding the position, please contact Mark Perry, Head of Trade on [email protected].

About us

As Denmark’s official representation in Malaysia, we are a small, dynamic, results-oriented and caring team. We take pride in our work and our results that feed into the strong relations between Denmark and Malaysia. We cover, advise and assist on a wide range of areas, including political, commercial, cultural, press and consular matters.

The Trade Council is a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. We help small and medium-sized Danish enterprises foster innovation, build partnerships and expand their business activities in Malaysia. Our strength lies in providing business insights and local knowledge to Danish companies. In Malaysia, our priorities revolve around energy, agriculture and food with special emphasis on supporting Malaysia's green transition.