Job Title: Senior Business Development Advisor - Southeast Asia (SEA)

Company Overview:
Noetiq Edge is a strategic consulting firm based in Canada that provides insights and talent expertise to firms across multiple industries including Finance, Supply Chain, Defence, Maritime, Healthcare, and High-Tech.

We establish trusted partnerships with organizations to ensure they have the strategy, information, technology, and talent required to succeed in a dynamic world.

Job Description:
Our valued multinational maritime client is currently seeking a Senior Business Development Advisor - Southeast Asia (SEA) for a part-time contract position with an initial 1 year duration (highly likely to be extended).

As the successful candidate you with help provide deep local market knowledge and an established network within SEA, with a preferred focus across Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or Thailand. This advisory role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can provide strategic guidance, market intelligence, and introductions to help the organization evaluate and potentially pursue opportunities in the region.

This position can be completed 100% remote globally, with preference for candidates willing to travel across the region. Please note that the client has a preference for a candidate that can provide expertise across SEA, but also open to candidate(s) that have deep expertise in one specific market/region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide market information on maritime, ports, and supply chain trends including priorities, and budgets in the relevant country
• Advise on local business practices, regulatory considerations, and procurement pathways (including offset/local content requirements where applicable)
• Identify and help qualify potential partners, distributors, agents, or teaming opportunities
• Facilitate introductions to relevant industry stakeholders where appropriate
• Support the company's positioning for specific opportunities or tenders as they arise
• Provide guidance on culturally and politically sensitive aspects of doing business in-market
• Review strategy and priorities, including risk mitigation (geopolitical, technology, compliance, etc.)
• Flag relevant industry events, conferences, or delegations worth attending

Required skills:

• Proven business development experience within maritime, port or logistics sectors within SEA including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or Thailand.
• Established network among industry stakeholders with strong understanding of local procurement processes and business customs
• Understanding of market conditions and risks for new market entry into the region
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice-to-have skills:

• Prior maritime, shipbuilding, port, and/or transportation background
• Experience advising foreign companies, and specifically Canadian companies, entering the local market
• Existing relationships with prime contractors or other in-market enterprises
• Willing and able to travel across SEA or broader APAC