International Trade Coordinator Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

International Trade Coordinator

Salary
$52,100.00

• $88,600.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  177368
  Agency
  Department of Commerce
  Opening Date
  06/23/2025
  Closing Date
  7/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AL07

Position Number:

60023618

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Grade
  GEN09
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $52,100.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$70,300.00
Opening Date
06/23/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
As part of the International Trade team within Commerce’s Division of Business Services, assist, assist in the implementation of strategic programmatic activities, aimed at maximizing the potential for South Carolina companies to market and sell their products and services overseas.
With deep understanding of the objectives, eligibility criteria and reporting requirements of the South Carolina Export Incentives Program, support the International Trade Team lead with its successful management and implementation.
Identify and substantively engage with South Carolina businesses, which currently export or have the potential to export, creating awareness of the services offered by the International Trade Program, and of the opportunities available to them through the program.
Under limited supervision by the International Trade Manager, plan, recruit and execute companies’ participation in state-led international trade missions and trade shows, to increase their brand awareness and sales opportunities overseas. Support all participating companies prior to, during, and after the event with high attention to detail and quality customer service.
Continually promote and educate businesses on the South Carolina Export Incentives Program. Recruit new companies to the program while building on the relationships created with existing program participants.
Support the Export Incentives Program application review and approval processes. In direct collaboration with Commerce’s finance team, collect, review and approve necessary documentation for processing of reimbursements.
Respond to general trade related inquires addressed to Commerce. Ensure that assistance is provided in a friendly, timely and professional manner.
Deliver presentations at partner events, bringing awareness to the benefits of exporting and highlighting international opportunities for South Carolina companies as assigned by Program Manager.
Manage partnerships with state, federal and private organizations to support companies’ export efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Business/Economics, Marketing, or related area and experience in marketing, economic development, sales or customer service. Experience in international marketing/sales, logistics and supply chain, a plus.
Understanding of international trade, in general, and export mechanisms, in particular. Knowledge of the agency’s mission, programs and goals. Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with South Carolina’s businesses. Ability to plan, organize, and deliver complex special projects.
Excellent communications skills (both written and oral).
Ability to professionally and effectively deliver public speaking presentations. Ability to collect, analyze and consolidate information and prepare reports. Customer Service orientation, advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite a must. Familiarity with CRM software and with federal grants a plus.
Must possess a valid driver’s license for frequent travel throughout the state. Must have the ability to obtain a passport for occasional overseas travel. Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
• This position may require working on weekends, overnight travel and 10% of travel time
  Employer
  State of South Carolina
  Agency
  Department of Commerce
  Address
  1201 Main Street, Suite 1600
  Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
  Phone
  803-737-9887
  803-737-0461
  THE

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