International Sales Director jobs in Kansas City, KS

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Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Compensation: $85,000.00-$109,000.00/year

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The International Division Director designs and leads the international investment and trade development strategy for the State of Kansas. The Director ensures human and financial resources are sufficient to establish and enhance key trade relationships, provide a robust menu of trade services to Kansas companies, conduct meaningful trade missions, increase sales of Kansas products and services in the international markets and increase foreign investment in Kansas.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads the development of relationships critical to global trade and investment in the State of Kansas. Plans and hosts international delegations visiting Kansas for the purpose of furthering trade and investment. Works with trade associations, business leaders and partners to promote the State and our products and services.

• Plans and executes international trade missions that can expand markets, further existing or create new relationships and provide meaningful international investment in Kansas. Recruit Kansas companies to participate in the trade missions and trade shows in regions around the world. Organizes the Kansas presence at Farmbrough Air Show, Paris Air Show and other key industry trade shows to grow the Kansas economy

• Supervise and evaluate performance of the international development staff and consultants, as well as International Trade offices located outside the U.S. Establishes performance expectations and priority outcomes, evaluates performance, provides employee guidance and assigns work. Makes recommendations to the Secretary with regard to hiring, disciplinary action and terminations.

• Works collaboratively with the Business Development Division to serve existing Kansas businesses and recruit new businesses to Kansas. Helps prepare and brief the Governor regarding trade delegations, trade missions and trade shows. Also advises the Secretary and Administration regarding trade opportunities and new tools to expand markets

• Stays attuned to all issues related to our relevant trading partners and stays current on trade policies that affect Kansas’ position as a global trading partner. Serves as a key collaborative member of the Secretary’s Leadership Team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Licensing & Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent years of experience in business and international trade. Supervisory experience and ability to lead a diverse team that is dispersed globally.

• High level organizational and management skills of human and financial resources to constantly improve Division’s performance

• Strong communications and collaboration skills

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

• Tax Clearance Certificate
• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Résumé

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered an employment position. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

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Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & vacation leave
• Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.