Do you want to assist Danish companies with exporting to North America? Are you excited about the green transition and waste-to-energy solutions? Do you thrive in an environment with a broad range of stakeholders and a job where no day is the same? Then you might be our Junior Commercial Advisor in Houston.

About the Position

Based in Houston, you will be part of the Waste, Recycling, and Biogas Team in North America and working closely with colleagues in Washington, DC, and Toronto. As Junior Commercial Advisor, you will be focused on assisting Danish companies entering or expanding in the North American market and promoting Danish strongholds and solutions within biogas and waste management to North American partners and industry professionals.

In this role, your primary focus will be:

• Supporting the Waste, Recycling & Biogas Advisory by developing strategic steps for the Danish companies in our Biogas Alliance
• Planning and executing export promotion activities and projects across the US
• Promote and share the Danish biogas model with North American stakeholders focusing on biogas' influence on the energy sector and the environmental footprint
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders within the US biogas and waste industry
• Consulting Danish companies and organizations looking to make their mark on the US biogas and waste market
• Help facilitate and develop collaborative opportunities such as flagship and pilot projects
• Help plan and execute workshops and delegations to and from Denmark

Required Qualifications

• Relevant education
• Recently graduated or 1-2 years of work experience
• Interest in building a future career in biogas or waste management
• To succeed, it is helpful if you are a team player, ready to support, and can work closely and structured with colleagues
• A high sense of responsibility
• Strong command of English (written and spoken)

Qualifications that are not required, but helpful in order to succeed in the position

• Knowledge of and/or experience from the US and/or Danish biogas and waste sectors
• Experience from consultancy
• Experience in an international environment

Personal Characteristics

We are looking for a colleague with an independent drive and a positive, proactive attitude when engaging in new tasks.

The ideal candidate is curious and creative and has strong analytical skills. Being open, credible, and observant are important personal characteristics, just as the ability to manage relations with a broad range of stakeholders, from government officials to Danish clients and local businesses. In addition, as the work pace is subject to fluctuation, the candidate should be able to handle multiple tasks and perform well under time pressure. Equally, managing and tracking activities in parallel is critical to succeeding in this role.

Employment Conditions

• We offer full-time employment for three years on a local contract with the possibility of extension.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week, with a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours.
• You will be entitled to 25 days of vacation per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant work experience, and proven work-related results.
• Benefits and other conditions are based on the Local Mission's Staff Handbook.

Questions and application process

For any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Morten Siem Lynge, Head of Energy, at [email protected]. To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education) in English to Morten Siem Lynge at [email protected] no later than May 15, 2023.

Interviews will be scheduled as relevant candidates apply, and the position will be filled as soon as possible. The employment requires security approval from the Danish authorities.
 

About Us

The Trade Council is the governmental export and investment promotion organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The organization comprises all governmental activities designed to promote Danish export and foreign investment in Denmark under one roof. Our purpose is to bring value to our clients in Denmark in terms of growth and job creation. For further information, visit http://um.dk/en/tradecouncil/.

The Consulate attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.