Expert - on EU Marketing and Technical - CBI - Netherlands

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) is an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. CBI coaches carefully selected companies (SMEs) from developing countries in finding sustainable export opportunities in the European Union. (See: www.cbi.eu/ecp)

CBI will start a tender procedure for external experts in the field of Medical Devices and Laboratory Equipment. A European Invitation to tender for contracting of external experts for the implementation of our Export Coaching Programmes is published on www.cbi.eu/tenders

Main tasks that may be assigned:
Assisting in research on supply and demand side developments
(Pre-)selection of applicants for programmes by means of export audits
Onsite and remote consultancy to exporters in developing countries
Coaching exporters on product development and marketing strategies
Giving training on quality improvement and export marketing
Facilitating and consolidating market entry by assisting in trade fair participation and B2B marketing
Monitoring and evaluating programme results
Function requirements, candidates should have i.a.:
At least 8 years of relevant experience in the electronic components market in Europe during the last 10 years. Wide experience in B2B marketing and promotion in the EU of customised components and modules in a technical/commercial and/or a consultancy function, preferably in the import market. Experience with the new EU Member States is preferred;
Excellent EU buyers' network and in-depth knowledge of trends, developments, distribution channels and (needs of) market players in the EU;
Adequate technical knowledge of products and production processes;
Fully acquainted with (implementation of) EU legislative requirements and market standards, especially with regard to CE and ISO certification and preferably also with VDE certification; acquainted with supply situation in developing countries;
Preferably theoretical marketing qualifications;
Excellent communicative and didactic skills;
Sound command of the English language, both spoken & written;
Willingness to work on a strategic level as well as on an implementation level; with local partners of the CBI and other sector experts.
In-depth knowledge of trends, developments, distribution channels and (needs of) market players in the EU
Terms of service:

On project basis; contract per activity during a period of in principle 4 years, with possible extension of 3 years.

Contact information:
Visit our website www.cbi.eu/tenders, or contact Ms. Lieke van Nierop at Inierop@cbi.eu or +31 (0) 10 201 3437

*Medical Devices and Laboratory Equipment include i.a.: medical and surgical instruments and appliances; electro-diagnostic apparatus; ophthalmic instruments; X-ray equipment; medical measuring devices; dental instruments and appliances; instruments and equipment for medical laboratories; laboratory diagnostics; medical furniture; orthopedic appliances; syringes, needles and catheters; wadding, gauze and bandages; wound closure products and latex medical disposables.