Job Openings

Department: Trade Promotion / DEinternational
Direct Supervisor: Head of Trade Promotion

Job Purpose

The Project-Based Trade Promotion Officer supports the preparation and implementation of German business missions and market-entry activities in the Philippines. The position will primarily support two upcoming projects:

• Security and Defense Business Mission
• Business Mission (sector to be defined)

The role focuses on market and company research, identification and engagement of potential business partners and stakeholders, B2B matchmaking, mission coordination, and project documentation.

Principal Accountabilities

Market Research & Business Partner Identification

• Conduct sector, market, and company research relevant to participating German companies.
• Identify suitable Philippine business partners, distributors, importers, customers, government institutions, associations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare company profiles, contact lists, briefings, and other project-related information.

B2B Matchmaking & Stakeholder Engagement

• Understand the products, objectives, and partner requirements of participating German companies.
• Conduct outreach to potential Philippine partners via email, telephone, and other appropriate channels.
• Arrange and coordinate individual B2B meetings and stakeholder appointments.
• Follow up with companies and institutions and maintain accurate records of outreach, confirmations, and meeting schedules.

Mission & Event Coordination

• Support the planning and implementation of delegation programs, conferences, networking events, company visits, and institutional meetings.
• Coordinate appointments and organizational requirements with companies, government agencies, associations, and project partners.
• Prepare agendas, meeting schedules, participant lists, briefing materials, and other mission documents.

Project Management & Reporting

• Support project timelines, deliverables, and documentation in coordination with the project team.
• Maintain project databases and monitor the progress of assigned activities.
• Support the preparation of project reports, meeting documentation, participant feedback, and other required deliverables.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Head of Trade Promotion and project team.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Economics, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in project coordination, business development, market research, event management, or international business is an advantage.
• Strong research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Confident in professional outreach to companies, institutions, and other stakeholders via email and telephone.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and coordinate effectively within a team.
• Proactive, reliable, detail-oriented, and solution-focused working style.

Please apply until July 31, 2026 at charlotte.bandelow@gpcci.org.