Market Development Manager, Asia Pacific, Forest Stewardship Council

FSC Asia-Pacific is currently looking for a Market Development Manager, Asia-Pacific that will lead the implementation of market transformation strategies for prioritized value chains, and lead activities and projects in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders across Asia-Pacific. The Market Development Manager, Asia-Pacific will be part of the Asia-Pacific Regional Team and all relevant activities will be coordinated and aligned with Head of Market Development, Asia-Pacific.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• To link FSC’ global priorities to APAC focussed accounts and to translate market development strategies into actionable business plans
• To execute implementation plans including monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• To coordinate projects to  increase uptake of FSC in the priority market segments or value chains.
• To lead the development and application of key account approach in market development.
• To plan and manage FSC’s engagement and presence at selected business events.
• To identify B2B Communications opportunities and  support Communications Team where needed (e.g. media and public relations, storytelling, etc.).
• To manage cooperation with external service providers, consultants and FSC certificate holders related to market development.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor or special project related to FSC APAC’s work plan.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Working Education and Training:

• University degree in business/forestry/marketing/economics or an equivalent combination of education/vocational training and work experience relevant for the roles and responsibilities of this function.
• Continuous professional development in one or more of the following areas: forestry, facilitation, project management, communication, engagement

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• 5 - 8 years of professional and practical experience of  supply chain management/market development.
• Sound understanding of the scope of FSC’s programs, activities, policies and standards.
• Understanding of commercial forest product value chain needs and market forces, good knowledge on tropical wood products is a plus.
• Demonstrated awareness of geopolitics and changing market trends
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of integrity and credibility challenges within supply chains.
• Service oriented attitude to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work.

Languages:

• Fluency in Chinese (spoken and written).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Computer Skills – good skills in the use of/experience with:
• standard software packages (MS Office & Adobe)

Communication Skills:

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Respectful and friendly communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Active-listening skills.
• Experience in communicating with the media.
• Ability to facilitate interactive discussions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Others:

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, global team.
• Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and approaches to issues relevant to the FSC program by stakeholders around the world.
• Ability to represent FSC through his/her work with exemplary personal and professional authority and conduct.

Why working with FSC?

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.

APPLICATION:  Interested parties please send detailed resume stating present & expected salaries and your availability by clicking “APPLY NOW”.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.  Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

To find out more about us, please visit our website at FSC Asia Pacific.