The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea) is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team!

AustCham Korea is the peak body representing the Australia – Korea business community.  With approximately 260 Australian and Korean members, the Chamber’s mission is to foster a vibrant Australia-Korea business community through business development and networking. With a focus on providing representation, advocacy, access and information, the Chamber hosts up to 40 events and initiatives each year, including monthly business forums, roundtable discussions, marketing promotions, social networking functions and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

In order to lead Australian business growth in Korea, AustCham aims to provide members with:

• Information: High-quality, practical information and referrals on doing business in Korea
• Representation: A robust, influential and positive Australian business identity to the Korean government and the wider Korean and international business community, playing a constructive and meaningful role in developing Australia/Korea commercial relationships, and representing Australian business in Korea
• Commercial connections: Business networking opportunities through our range of forums, networking and social events, playing a constructive and meaningful role in promoting Australia/Korea commercial relationships

As an integral part of the Chamber team, the Business Development Manager reports to the Executive Director on all day-to-day operational matters and works closely with the Secretariat to deliver value for our Members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Highly resourceful with a strong sense of self-motivation
• Knowledge, experience of or connection to Australia
• Experience working within the Australian-Korean community
• Sound understanding of the Australian-Korean bilateral business relationship
• Ability to speak and write in English and Korean fluently
• Confidence to represent the chamber at official functions
• Experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with social media management and marketing initiatives
• Strong public speaking skills
• Full legal rights to work in South Korea

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders – with members, businesses and government
• Liaise with the Australian government and Korean government, and external organisations
• Develop and retain the Chamber’s membership base
• Develop and execute events and initiatives that promote members and broader Australia-Korea business activities (include organising webinars, seminars, roundtable discussions, site tours, briefing sessions, networking events, sub-committee meetings and more)
• Assist the Secretariat with the day-to-day administration of the Chamber office
• Assist the Secretariat with the administration of basic finances
• Database and file management
• Organise, host and attend Chamber meetings
• Work on special Chamber projects as and when required
• Manage the Secretariat office
• Maintain and develop a strong relationship with the broader community
• Assist with the ongoing charity activities of the Chamber
• Assist with translation in Korean and English

TO NOTE

• Immediate start
• Office located in Gwangwhamun, Seoul, South Korea
• Salary includes an Annual Bonus Plan (ABP)
• A strong focus on work-life balance & workplace flexibility

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and cover letter addressing why you are the right candidate for the role to hello@austchamkorea.org

Applications close 23:59 KST on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Download the Job Description: here.