Responsibilities

• Managing commercial, trade, and research portfolios of the Consulate.
• Conducting market studies, compiling and maintaining databases of regional businesses, investors, and trade organisations.
• Advising the Consulate on emerging trade and investment opportunities, sectoral developments, and relevant business trends.
• Liaising and maintaining effective relationships with local authorities, chambers of commerce, trade bodies, and industry associations.
• Preparing professional reports such as Monthly Commercial Reports, Economic Newsletters, Market Surveys, and Briefing Notes.
• Assisting in the organisation, outreach, and publicity of trade, investment, and business promotion events of the Consulate and the Government of India.
• Supporting incoming and outgoing business delegations and facilitating B2B/B2G connections.
• Undertaking any other tasks assigned from time to time related to the Consulate's commercial and economic functions.

Requirements

• University degree from a recognised institution in Economics, Commerce, Marketing, International Business, or Finance.
• A postgraduate degree or relevant professional certification in trade, business, or economic policy will be preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of India-UK trade and investment frameworks.
• Familiarity with business and trade bodies, chambers of commerce, and trade promotion organisations in both countries.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in trade promotion, business development, market research, or working with trade/investment organizations, chambers of commerce, or government agencies.
• Strong communication and networking skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to engage effectively with senior business and government stakeholders.
• Proven analytical and research skills for commercial reporting, market intelligence, and economic analysis.
• High level of commercial awareness, with the ability to identify and support trade and investment opportunities.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems, including proficiency in MS Office & Libre Office Suite and on-line research/analytic tools.
• Sound understanding of the UK business and economic environment (particularly in the North West of England) and the Indian market and industrial landscape.

Preferred

• A postgraduate degree or relevant professional certification in trade, business, or economic policy will be preferred.