Export Sales Officer

Export Sales Officer CCC-4 Salary: $87, 604 - $100,527

Term (ending March 2028)

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We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission

The Canadian Commercial Corporation is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development Operations, the Export Sales Officer supports stages of the business development process, working collaboratively in a professional, customer focused capacity. They ensure export opportunities are advanced consistently across a range of standard contracting and risk management considerations.

What you’ll be doing

• Supports business development directors in the provision of contracting services for sales to foreign governments, international agencies, and foreign private sector buyers on behalf of Canadian exporters
• Utilizes and maintains customer relationship management (CRM) platform
• Coordinates and leads assigned projects, guides and tracks internal processes and requirements including integrity compliance, human rights evaluation, due diligence assessments, documentation and reporting preparations, and internal and external reviews and approvals
• Works collaboratively with others, applies macro level analytical and risk management skills to the assessment/mitigation of risks for export projects; work collaboratively with exporters and internal stakeholders to develop risk mitigating alternative arrangements
• Certifies transactions with respect to technical and managerial capacity of the exporter
• Undertakes developmental assignments of varying risks and complexities, research local and international business practices and procurement rules, and assess varying levels of risk
• Prepares initial drafts of correspondence and documentation to support the project pursuit including marketing, introductory and covering letters, and supports the business development directors in the preparation of MOUs
• Facilitates transmission of key project documents among suppliers, buyers, and internal colleagues

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Completion of university degree in commerce, business, marketing, public administration
• Minimum of two years of experience in client-facing function in sales, marketing, or business development
• Knowledge of export contracting, pricing, documentary credit, financing and risk analysis theories and principles
• Knowledge of due diligence, general risk management practices, and international trade
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Bilingual in both office languages imperative (B-B-B)

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit program
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellness Allowances
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Free onsite fitness center

Check out Life at CCC for more!

Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.

CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.