Agriculture Trade Rep
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Does Nebraska agriculture and serving others bring you meaning and purpose? If so, you'll be excited that this role at its core serves farmers, ranchers, and consumers by growing agriculture and protecting those it serves. You will thrive in this position if you love and appreciate Nebraska agriculture while valuing integrity, respect, and growth. Have a proven ability to develop, build and maintain relationships. Are savvy with agricultural products with the skill to gain interest in the marketplace and form relationships with buyers across the globe. Look forward to traveling, straying from the typical 9-5.

Hiring rate of position: Hire rate starting at $34.803/ hourly and may be indexed based upon experience.

Location of position: 301 Centennial Mall South 4th Floor

Work schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm or as required. Regular international travel and calls are required and may involve flights from 8-15 hours and calls before 8:00am or after 5:00pm depending on participant time zone.
Examples of Work
In this role you will:

• Research and identify opportunities for exporting Nebraska agricultural products.
• Represent and promote Nebraska agriculture at various functions - both domestic and international, to enhance, educate, and promote agricultural products.
• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to facilitate efficient and cost-effective promotion of Nebraska's agricultural products.
• Collaborate with the Foreign Agricultural Service and U.S. Embassy teams located in countries identified as possible export markets for Nebraska.
• Plan, direct and implement international trade missions for the Department of Agriculture, Governor and Lt. Governor which involve working with high-level, international governmental officials.
• Partner with private Nebraska agriculture companies, manufacturing companies, foreign government officials and buyers to establish and evaluate opportunities beneficial for both exporting and importing companies. Evaluate corresponding trade issues that may have a direct impact on the success or failure of these activities.

Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: • A Bachelor's Degree, and preferably 5 years of marketing and management experience. A Valid driver's license or able to provide independent authorized transportation is required. In addition, regular and reliable attendance. This position also has the opportunity for regular international travel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of crop and livestock production in Nebraska.
• Principles and practices of international trade regulation.
• An understanding of different cultures and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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