Commercial Specialist - Embassy of the United States of America - Kuwait

Duties Include
The incumbent is responsible for establishing and developing systems and work procedures to streamline the information flow in the office. Develops, plans and manages the trade promotion for industrial events for FCS Kuwait. Researches, analyses, and reports on the Government of Kuwait economic and trade policies which impact on opportunities for U.S. firms, and on market trends and developments in certain complex industries which are critical to U.S. business interests. Handles export control issues, including conduct of pre-license checks, reporting to commerce, and counseling Kuwaiti importers of sensitive hi-tech U.S. goods and equipment on U.S. export administration regulations and procedures. Counsels Kuwaiti and U.S. business people on their respective interests about the availability of American equipment and technology and the local business environment and opportunities in Kuwait. Introduces key government officials and potential business partners to visiting U.S. business executives and arranges appropriate appointments. Develops and maintains a wide range of high level contacts in the government, private sector, trade and professional organizations.

Directly responsible for monitoring/reporting trade opportunities, international marketing insight reports (IMI), and trends and changes within the following industrial sectors:
Aviation
Energy
Telecommunication
Environmental Technologies
Infrastructure Development
Financial Services
Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals
Retail

• Strategic Planning
Participates in the formulation of the post's strategic plan for trade promotion, market development and commercial reporting. Makes recommendations regarding specific trade promotion targets and projects that will enable maximum promotion of U.S. exports in light of such complex and complicating factors as Kuwait's trade laws, policies, and practices; local economic conditions; and foreign competition.

• Business Matchmaking and other CS products and services
Responsible for identifying distributors, representatives, or joint venture candidates under the Gold Key Service (GKS) and International Partner Search (IPS), prepares company background checks (ICP).

• Trade Events
Advises on development of post's event calendar. Proposes and implements wide range of trade events as leader of a team that includes promotion, recruitment, and administrative staff (team may include DoC HQ staff, trade associations, trade fair authorities). Has hands-on and oversight responsibility for logistics and schedules, promotional materials, market research and briefing materials, budgets, contractors, promotion and recruitment, end-of-show reports, and export successes.

• Counseling
The incumbent stays up-to-date in regulatory matters affecting key sectors as well as general trade issues. Provides expert advice to U.S. firms, CS officers, and other U.S. government personnel regarding trade and commerce issues, as well as effective strategies for market entry and participation in major projects.

• Market Research
Participates in developing post's market research plan. Prepares a wide variety of analytical reports on market trends and specific industry sectors including how the Kuwait's complex law, policies, and business practices affect U.S. trade and investment.

• Trade Contacts and Market Development
The incumbent is the principal advisor to the Senior Commercial Officer in all Sector. In this capacity, s/he develops and maintain a wide range of contacts vital to U.S. Commercial interests, including senior level government officials, top executives in banking, commerce, industry and trade associations, particularly within assigned industry sectors, using these contacts to identify and suggest solutions to problematic trade issues, resolve trade complaints, identify trade opportunities and potential partners for U.S. firms.

Job Details

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