Business Development Specialist

KOTRA Toronto – Business Development Specialist Opportunity

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agengy (KOTRA) is Korea’s governmental trade and foreign investment promotion agency. With 131 offices located in 85 countries around the world, KOTRA serves as a global platform for foreign buyers, investors and Korean entrepreneurs.

Our core services include export promotion, foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, support Korean businesses expanding abroad, economic cooperation and talent mobility programs.

KOTRA operates 10 offices across North America, with the KOTRA Toronto serving the eastern Canadian region (provinces east of Manitoba). We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Specialist to join our team.

1. Position Title: Business Development Specialist

2. Job Summary:
KOTRA’s Jisahwa Program (Overseas Office Representation Service) supports small and medium-sized Korean enterprises that lack the resources to establish overseas branches. By acting as their local representative office, KOTRA assists these companies with export promotion, trade partner identification, and market entry activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting approximately 7–8 Korean companies under the Jisahwa Program at KOTRA Toronto, helping them expand into the Canadian market, while also supporting broader market research and marketing initiatives for Korean SMEs seeking to enter key industries in Canada.

3. Conditions of Employment:

• Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Term: 1-year contract (Sep 2026- Aug 2027)

4. Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support Korean SMEs in developing business plans and executing strategies for the Canadian market
• Identify prospective Canadian partners and facilitate B2B matchmaking
• Coordinate local support for Jisahwa clients, including on-site assistance for their participation in Canadian trade shows, exhibitions and support during business travels
• Plan and execute KOTRA-led trade shows, seminars and online/offline business meetings
• Conduct market research and provide customized information and insight to client companies
• Prepare and submit monthly reports for assigned Jisahwa clients
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key Canadian industry sectors – such as manufacturing, consumer goods, distribution, ICT, smart faming and energy - and build relationships with local companies and institutions
• Respond to client feedback and assist in resolving issues to ensure high satisfaction
• Assist with incoming trade missions from Korea, including meeting arrangements
• Support Korean companies in accessing Canadian public procurement opportunities
• Provide support with overseas sales activities, consultations, and export promotion tasks
• Perform administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned by the management team

5. Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma is required; a background in Economics, Business Administration, International Business, or a related discipline is preferred
• Prior experience in business development, marketing, or international trade is considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Fluency in English is required; Korean language proficiency is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external collaboration
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

6. Recruitment Process:

• Resume Screening
• Interview and Written Test
• Personality Assessment and Background Check
• Final Selection

Application deadline: 2026-08-22

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $50,220.00-$55,800.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person