Sr Director Asia Australia Oceania
Sr Director Asia Australia Oceania
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05-04-2025
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05-04-2025
Job Description
When you join the Greater Houston Partnership you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professionals work across multiple disciplines including: Economic Development (Regional and International) Executive Finance & Accounting Marketing & Communications Member Engagement Public Policy Regional Workforce Development Research Resources and the Center for Houstons Future.
The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civicminded leaders who are dedicated to the areas longterm success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately onefifth of the regions workforce the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.
We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you!
Today We Are Looking For
The Sr. Director Asia Australia Oceania is responsible for implementing activities and programs that support accomplishing the goals of the strategic plan specifically the goals and actions which match Vision 2 of the Strategic Plan: The Greater Houston Partnership will lead and facilitate initiatives that establish the Houston region as the leading gateway to global markets.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential to job performance:
- Develop strategic programs events and activities for member companies involved in Houstons international business trade development and related services.
- Establishes and maintains strategic external relationships with highlevel international government and business development allies.
- Coordinate and facilitate all Partnership inbound and outbound international missions to Asia Australia and Oceania.
- Represent the international trade division and the Greater Houston Partnership at assigned special functions seminars trade shows/exhibitions etc.
- Assist in the development of policy positions that will enhance the infrastructure of the international business community in the Houston region.
- Assist with department budgets annual work programs project tracking and formulation of strategies for new trade development issues.
- Manage plan and direct trade development activities and special projects focused on international aviation as well as regional initiatives in Asia Australia and Oceania.
- Market departments programs and services to allies and prospective members.
- Provide international business assistance to members and prospective members involved in international trade.
- Assist international buyers in identifying sources of Houston products.
- Coordinate committee activities for the International Aviation subcommittee and Asia Australia and Oceania Regional Business Forum.
- Coordinate and disseminate local and foreign investment leads.
- Maintain contacts with elected and appointed officials in the City County and State World Trade Center Association Consulates Trade Offices Bilateral Chambers Foreign Banks International Government Officials and international companies here in Houston.
- Assist the senior vice president in the development of public policy initiatives including identifying issues developing positions and designing and executing an advocacy plan.
- Coordinate routine activities with other departments and divisions of the Partnership as applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
The following knowledge skills and abilities are desirable for job success:
- Excellent writing grammar and public speaking skills required.
- Intermediate level proficiency in Windows Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in maintaining good public relations with international organizations.
- Experience working with all professional levels of internal and external contacts.
- Experience in a fastpaced work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability and flexibility to prioritize assignments and work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a team environment and share tasks.
- Bilingual or Multilingual skills preferred in languages pertinent to the region (Mandarin Japanese).
- International travel experience preferred. Regional cultural awareness is considered a plus. 2025 of travel included.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime as necessary.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economic Development or Real Estate studies preferred.
Required Experience
Five 5 years of direct private sector experience in sales or international business development is required.
Physical Requirements
Adhere to office safety policies.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economic Development or Real Estate studies preferred.
Required Experience
Five 5 years of direct private sector experience in sales or international business development is required.
Physical Requirements
- Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
- Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
- Physical exertion includes bending pushing standing and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.
- Job requires the ability to hear see and talk; analytical conceptual problemsolving planning and decisionmaking skills.
Adhere to office safety policies.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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