Trade Malta Ltd, a public private partnership between the Government of Malta and The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer on a full-time basis, reporting to the Board of Directors.
The Role
The selected candidate will, among others, be responsible for the following key duties:
- Developing and deploying a business strategy that delivers sustainable growth of the organisation
- Overseeing the day-today business operations and ensuring maximum efficiency levels at all times, including proper utilization of all the company /existing support schemes
- Developing and retaining talent within the organisation
- Engaging with and assisting the local business community to develop deep understanding of their needs and operations for internationalisation projects, as well as to support them in developing and consolidating international business opportunities
- Monitoring markets that are of interest to local enterprises and engaging with foreign governments and trade offices to successfully manage contacts
- Keeping fully up to date with national, European and Global development
Requirements
- A minimum of MQF level 6 or equivalent preferably in business management, marketing, international affairs, innovation, or other related fields
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management position
- Having international business development experience will be considered as an asset
- Excellent communication, networking, public speaking, presentation and writing skills
- Self-starting and able to identify and prioritise tasks as well as take ownership, assume responsibility and work with a team
- Excellent decision making skills, organisational and interpersonal skills, intellectual agility and creativity to respond to international changing demands and adapt accordingly
- Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while producing high-standard results
- Commitment to travel frequently overseas
- Good command of Maltese and English, and preferably proficient in one or more other languages
Job Reference: ZD756
