This role is based in Denver Colorado only and is considered fully remote to any NZTE Office.
Who we are:
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealands international business development agency. We work with some of New Zealands most forwardthinking companies helping them grow internationally bigger better faster.
We are looking for a Business Growth Advisor to help New Zealand tech businesses enter and expand in the U.S. This role offers exposure to New Zealands most innovative tech companies and provides the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of founders CXOs and stakeholders.
What youll be doing:
You will support a portfolio of New Zealand tech companies to develop and execute theirU.S gotomarketplansand accelerate their international growth.
Youll behelping them refine theirIdeal Customer Profile (ICP) develop their Product Market Fit (PMF) validate their Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)andidentify the best route to market growth.
This is a coaching roleand requiressomeone commercially savvywith a healthy dose of EQ and a proven understanding of the growth phases of tech companies.
Youll also be an active participant in and champion of the New Zealand tech community in Denver and CO as well as building and maintaining relationships with local ecosystem partners.
As 1 of 2 people on the ground in Denver youll occasionally roll up your sleeves to help deliver programs for visiting New Zealand government ministers and senior officials.
What youll need to be successful:
This role is ideal for a reliable selfstarter with experience in an advisory capacity within the tech sector. You should be highly commercial with a solid understanding of both startup and scaleup environments. As tech is an industry that never stays still a growth mindset is essential.
The right candidate will also be empathetic taking the time to listen understand and ask insightful questions before recommending a course of action. Strong influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively are crucial. This role involves working across multiple time zones so flexibility is also important.
You should be a natural relationship builder leveraging your networks with ease. A willingness and enthusiasm to make it happen are a part of your daily attitude as is the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Ideally youalsobring:
Minimum of 5 years experiencein a commercial role supporting the growth of a diverse portfolio of companies.
Experience in one or more of these areas: edtech insurtech proptech fintech SaaS
Proven expertise ingotomarket strategies marketing channel partner management business consulting or enterprise sales.
Established networkswithin the tech industry in Denver and across Colorado.
Comfort with ambiguity
Familiarity with or passion for New Zealandis a plus.
Please note internally this role is known as a Business Development Manager (BDM).
Why youll love working here:
This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your wellhoned strategic thinking in an international environment and contribute to the New Zealand and Denver/CO tech community.
NZTE offers a flexible and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access worldclass business networks and work within a talented diverse international organization. Were a public service organization that cares for our team and supports them with flexible working options technology development opportunities and support so you can perform at your best.
If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of an organization with a mission to grown New Zealand and our tech companies apply now.
This is a remote role requiring you to work principally from your home office and occasionally from coworking spaces when meeting with customers in Denver. Travel is required to visit industry events customers and attend team meetings. You will report to the Trade Commissioner in San Francisco.
An indicative salary range for this role is between USD$150000 $166000per annum (inclusive of a metallic platinum medical insurance plan including dental and vision coverage).
Whats next:
This vacancy closes: 5pm Monday 7 April (MST)
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