Business Development Export Wines and Spirits

Business Development Export Wines and Spirits

New York – Hybrid Work

Start date: September 1st

About Business France

Would you like to create business opportunities in a bilingual and multicultural work environment? Join our team!

Business France plays an essential role in developing the French economy internationally. We offer tailor-made solutions for French companies looking to expand globally and enable North American companies to discover the many reasons to choose France when planning their global expansion. Business France also runs the V.I.E program, an HR solution designed to source young talents from Europe. With 1420 employees worldwide, the Agency is present in 55 countries and offers its services in 100+ markets.

In line with French public policy on carbon neutrality and climate change, Business France is prioritizing the green transition by placing it at the heart of its strategy. We have already started to implement extensive policies internally to curb our environmental impact and we help our clients to take this important element into consideration in their business development.

In North America, Business France opened offices in strategic locations, next to the most vibrant markets. Our network of over 100 employees operates from 5 central offices (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Montréal) and 4 outposts (Los Angeles, Boston, Detroit, Houston). Working closely together, we organise promotional events, accelerators, French pavilions, or directly work with entrepreneurs in the most promising markets. Join us today!

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant to complete our international export team, based in New York. This person will oversee French wine and spirits companies looking to develop their activities in North America. At least 2 years of relevant experience in the agribusiness sector with a focus on alcoholic beverages is an asset.

Your missions

- Identify opportunities and trends in the US market with a focus on the South of the US for French food packaged goods companies

- Advise French companies on their business & marketing strategies in the US and coach them on the North American business culture

- Prospect potential US partners according to the need of French companies: target, prospect and organize business meetings

- Participate to the organization of trade missions of French companies in the US during trade shows or business conventions

- Develop a strong network of professionals and decision makers in the alcoholic beverages sector

- Your role will be to facilitate business and communications between two cultures and ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the projects at hand

Qualifications

- BA/BS preferably with relevant majors: business and/or marketing

- Dual English/French fluency required (written and spoken).

- Excellent communication skills

- Strategic analysis

- Knowledge of the agribusiness sector required

- Project management skills and ability to multi-task

- Ability to expand & manage a network of contacts through networking events, conferences, and 1-on-1 meetings

- Self-starter, dynamic, comfortable working in a small team environment

- Ability to work independently as well as in team with local, national, or international partners

- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

- Proficiency with all MS Office applications

- Good understanding of the Economic Development/Trade Promotion environment

Joining Business France:

- Unique opportunity to work side by side with ambitious CEOs & founders and drive growth

- Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment, promoting agility, creativity, and teamwork

- Grow in your role and develop an expertise

- 20 days of paid vacation + 5 days of paid personal days + 12 holidays,

- Flexible work hours and extensive leave policies (parental leave, sick leave, marriage, additional vacation days with seniority)

- 401K and health plan coverage

Eligibility / conditions of employment :

-Authorized to work in the US

-Driver’s license required

-Available as of September 1st, 2024

Business Development Export Wines and Spirits

Houston – Hybrid Work

Type of job ( entry/mid /)

Start date: April 15th

About Business France

Would you like to create business opportunities in a bilingual and multicultural work environment? Join our team!

Business France plays an essential role in developing the French economy internationally. We offer tailor-made solutions for French companies looking to expand globally and enable North American companies to discover the many reasons to choose France when planning their global expansion. Business France also runs the V.I.E program, an HR solution designed to source young talents from Europe. With 1420 employees worldwide, the Agency is present in 55 countries and offers its services in 100+ markets.

In line with French public policy on carbon neutrality and climate change, Business France is prioritizing the green transition by placing it at the heart of its strategy. We have already started to implement extensive policies internally to curb our environmental impact and we help our clients to take this important element into consideration in their business development.

In North America, Business France opened offices in strategic locations, next to the most vibrant markets. Our network of over 100 employees operates from 5 central offices (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Montréal) and 4 outposts (Los Angeles, Boston, Detroit, Houston). Working closely together, we organise promotional events, accelerators, French pavilions, or directly work with entrepreneurs in the most promising markets. Join us today!

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant to complete our international export team, based in Houston. This person will oversee French wine and spirits companies looking to develop their activities in North America. At least 2 years of relevant experience in the agribusiness sector with a focus on alcoholic beverages is an asset.

Your missions

- Identify opportunities and trends in the US market with a focus on the South of the US for French food packaged goods companies

- Advise French companies on their business & marketing strategies in the US and coach them on the North American business culture

- Prospect potential US partners according to the need of French companies: target, prospect and organize business meetings

- Participate to the organization of trade missions of French companies in the US during trade shows or business conventions

- Develop a strong network of professionals and decision makers in the alcoholic beverages sector

- Your role will be to facilitate business and communications between two cultures and ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the projects at hand

Qualifications

- BA/BS preferably with relevant majors: business and/or marketing

- Dual English/French fluency required (written and spoken).

- Excellent communication skills

- Strategic analysis

- Knowledge of the agribusiness sector required

- Project management skills and ability to multi-task

- Ability to expand & manage a network of contacts through networking events, conferences, and 1-on-1 meetings

- Self-starter, dynamic, comfortable working in a small team environment

- Ability to work independently as well as in team with local, national, or international partners

- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

- Proficiency with all MS Office applications

- Good understanding of the Economic Development/Trade Promotion environment

Joining Business France:

- Unique opportunity to work side by side with ambitious CEOs & founders and drive growth

- Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment, promoting agility, creativity, and teamwork

- Grow in your role and develop an expertise

- 20 days of paid vacation + 5 days of paid personal days + 12 holidays,

- Flexible work hours and extensive leave policies (parental leave, sick leave, marriage, additional vacation days with seniority)

- 401K and health plan coverage

Eligibility / conditions of employment :

-Authorized to work in the US / in Canada

-Driver’s license required

-Available as of April 15th, 2024

Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France.

It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the VIE international internship program.).