Business Development Director - Wool & Cotton (Trade Promotion)

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International Business, Textiles

Dhaka

Full Time

Salary Negotiable

Vacancy 1 position

Salary & vacancy

Salary: Negotiable

1 vacancy

Job Description

The Business Development Director – Wool & Cotton is a full-time position with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), based in Dhaka within the Australian High Commission. You will report to the Trade & Investment Commissioner South Asia and be responsible for driving trade expansion for Australian wool and cotton growers, processors, and exporters in the high-potential Bangladesh market. This role requires a professional with deep, existing networks and a profound understanding of the South Asia textiles sector to generate concrete commercial opportunities and provide critical market insights.

Your key mission is to support Wool Producers Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association by identifying trends, managing a client portfolio, and promoting Australian fibre at relevant events. You will represent Australia’s interests, build strategic relationships, and gather supply chain intelligence. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your sector expertise for a government agency, with a competitive gross annual salary of BDT 5,537,207. To be considered, you must already have the legal right to work in Bangladesh and be prepared for a security clearance. The application deadline is 24 April 2026, and all applications must be submitted via Austrade’s online system.

Requirements

Education Requirements

Specific educational degrees or certifications are not stipulated in the listing.

Experience Requirements

Relevant experience is required despite the entry-level classification, focusing on the South Asia textiles sector.

Deep understanding of the South Asia textiles sector, with a particular focus on the Bangladesh market.
Proven experience and skills in supporting trade expansion interests.
Established deep industry, distribution, and Government networks within the Bangladesh textiles sector.

Qualifications

Core professional qualifications and attributes sought for the role.

Expertise in textile supply chains and sourcing strategies.
Ability to develop and execute trade diversification plans.
Strong skills in market analysis, intelligence gathering, and strategy development.

Skill Requirements

Market Analysis & Intelligence
Business Networking & Relationship Management
Trade Strategy Development
Client Portfolio Management
Stakeholder Engagement (Industry & Government)
Content Creation & Online Promotion
Event Coordination

Incentive & compensation

The position is on a fixed annual salary package.

Gross annual salary: BDT 5,537,207

How to apply for Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) jobs

Applications must be submitted via Austrade’s official online recruitment system only.

Step 1: Complete your application through Austrade’s online recruitment system.
Step 2: Ensure all required information and documents are submitted by the deadline.
Application deadline: 24 April 2026 (11:30pm Bangladesh local time).
Email or phone applications are not accepted.
This is a locally-engaged position; Austrade cannot provide visa sponsorship.

About Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade, investment, and education promotion agency. It helps Australian businesses succeed in international markets and attracts foreign investment to Australia. Operating globally from offices in over 50 countries, Austrade connects companies with partners and opportunities worldwide, driving economic growth and job creation.