Trade and Research Consultant

About Orissa International

Orissa International (www.orissa-international.com) is a leading consultancy specialising in international business development and export promotion. Established in 1997, we are headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

We work with companies across diverse industries, helping them explore new markets or expand their presence in Southeast Asia. More than 20 government export agencies from North America, Europe, and Asia partner with us to support their companies’ market entry into the region.

Job Description

Orissa International is looking for a Trade and Research Consultant based in Jakarta to support our clients in understanding the market and expanding their business in the country. This role involves conducting in-depth research, facilitating business connections, and providing strategic insights across multiple industries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and execute market research and business matching projects across various industrial sectors. The objective is to assist our clients in entering the Indonesian market.
• Conduct interviews and undertake secondary research to develop an understanding of target markets, industries, companies, and business opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations for market entry and business growth.
• Conduct research to identify potential local partners (distributors and buyers) for our clients.
• Reach out to local companies to identify key decision-makers and assess their interest in potential collaborations with our clients.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings between our clients and relevant industry contacts to facilitate business connections.

Requirements

• Degree qualified.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, market research or business matching.
• Good report writing skills and ability to analyze and interpret data in an insightful manner.
• Background in non-consumer sectors such as ICT, water and wastewater, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with foreign companies and local private sector representatives.
• Able to make cold calls.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Able to prioritise, multi-task, work under pressure, and deliver within a tight deadline.
• Strong work ethic.

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the right skills and experience, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to [email protected] by the deadline of 7 March 2025.

About Orissa International

Orissa International (www.orissa-international.com) is a leading consultancy specialising in international business development and export promotion. Established in 1997, we are headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

We work with companies across diverse industries, helping them explore new markets or expand their presence in Southeast Asia. More than 20 government export agencies from North America, Europe, and Asia partner with us to support their companies’ market entry into the region.

Job Description

Orissa International is looking for a Trade and Research Consultant based in Jakarta to support our clients in understanding the market and expanding their business in the country. This role involves conducting in-depth research, facilitating business connections, and providing strategic insights across multiple industries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and execute market research and business matching projects across various industrial sectors. The objective is to assist our clients in entering the Indonesian market.
• Conduct interviews and undertake secondary research to develop an understanding of target markets, industries, companies, and business opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations for market entry and business growth.
• Conduct research to identify potential local partners (distributors and buyers) for our clients.
• Reach out to local companies to identify key decision-makers and assess their interest in potential collaborations with our clients.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings between our clients and relevant industry contacts to facilitate business connections.

Requirements

• Degree qualified.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, market research or business matching.
• Good report writing skills and ability to analyze and interpret data in an insightful manner.
• Background in non-consumer sectors such as ICT, water and wastewater, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with foreign companies and local private sector representatives.
• Able to make cold calls.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Able to prioritise, multi-task, work under pressure, and deliver within a tight deadline.
• Strong work ethic.

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the right skills and experience, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to [email protected] by the deadline of 7 March 2025.