We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Trade Advisor to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in international trade, client engagement, and business growth.
As an Associate Trade Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting businesses to expand into new markets by providing tailored guidance, research, and administrative support. You will work closely with senior advisors and stakeholders, helping deliver high-quality trade services and ensuring client needs are met effectively.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge of global markets while building strong client-facing and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Trade Advisors in delivering international trade services to clients
- Conduct research on overseas markets, sectors, and trade opportunities
- Assist in the preparation of reports, briefings, and client recommendations
- Provide administrative and coordination support for trade programmes and activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Respond to client enquiries and provide accurate, timely information
- Maintain CRM systems and ensure client data is kept up to date
- Support the organisation and delivery of events, workshops, and trade missions
- Monitor and track progress of client engagements and outcomes
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong interest in international trade, business, or economic development
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong research and analytical abilities with attention to detail
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Good stakeholder and client management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to learn
- Previous experience in a similar support, advisory, or administrative role is advantageous
What We Offer:
- Full in-role training with no prior customs or tax experience required
- The opportunity to start and build a career in a specialist advisory business
- Hybrid working
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of work and clients across the UK
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Company pension
- The opportunity to grow with a developing business
Why Join BKR?
BKR offers the opportunity to join a professional and growing business where you can develop quickly, contribute meaningfully and gain valuable experience from the outset. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and ready to learn. In return, we offer training, support, variety and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a short covering note explaining why you are interested in the role and what you feel you would bring to BKR.
