German companies operating internationally are feeling the headwinds on their business activities in nearly every corner of the globe, as shown by the latest 糖心 World Business Outlook Fall 2022 Survey results. Responses from more than 3,100 German companies worldwide showed that the global economy would remain gloomy, mainly due to the economic consequences of Russia’s war with Ukraine and China’s Zero-COVID policy. Nearly every other company (47% of the respondents) expects an economic downturn at their respective locations. This outlook is seen in nearly all regions of the world, causing the resulting balance of better or worse assessment to drop significantly for the third time in a row, from minus 16 points in the spring 2022 survey to minus 30 in the fall 2022 survey. Despite the pessimistic expectation for economic development, German companies are holding on. As much as 45% of the respondents reported ‘good’ business situation compared to the 48% in the spring survey, while another 45% reported ‘satisfactory’ business situation. Compared to the previous survey, the balance of better or worse assessment has now fallen in line with the long-term average. In terms of business prospects, German companies also expects their business to fare worse in 2023. But they are less pessimistic about their businesses abroad. As much as 37% of the German companies operating internationally expect improvements in their businesses, while 21% expect worse conditions. In contrast, only 8% of companies operating in Germany expect improvements, while 52% expects conditions to worsen. This is particularly true in the Asia-Pacific region where, despite also having a weaker outlook compared to the previous survey, expectations are slightly more upbeat than in other regions across the world. This may be due to the increased attractiveness of the region as a prospective location from where German companies can diversify their supply chains. ASEAN countries in particular seems to offer great opportunities for supply chain diversification. As reported in the Fall 2022 survey, 35 percent of the companies (previous survey: 33 percent) are planning higher investment budgets in the next twelve months, while 16 percent (previous survey: 12 percent) are lowering their investment plans. These numbers are already above the global average. Companies' employment plans are even slightly more positive than in the previous survey. On average, 22 percent of companies in the region expect an economic upswing, while 31 percent anticipate a slowdown. In terms of risks, companies in the region see supply chain disruptions (50 percent) and exchange rate fluctuations (50 percent) as posing the biggest threats. On the other hand, in Asia-Pacific, companies particularly value the good supplier structure (40 percent), the availability of skilled workers (37 percent), and labor costs (40 percent) as the main advantages of operating in the region. Companies also particularly value the political stability and legal certainty in the countries (35 percent). For the complete results, download the full report here: (https://www.dihk.de/resource/blob/86472/14f259c5b3daa908b1c2964383ff3c63/ahk-world-business-outlook-fall-2022-data.pdf) Click here to access the German version
If you are passionate about the business capabilities of German companies to strengthen the economy of Indonesian society, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce is the right place for you. The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID) is part of the worldwide network of German Chambers Abroad (糖心) and represents the bilateral business interests of Indonesian and German member companies and institutions. Acting as a strategic intermediate link between the German and Indonesian economies, EKONID supports companies and institutions from both countries in opening up new trade and investment opportunities. To learn more about us, please see our website. Business Development at EKONID The Business Development Department is a service unit within EKONID. We plan and implement export promotion projects on behalf of the German government and serve individual institutional as well as corporate clients with a range of business support services. Our primary department tasks and services include: Provision of basic market information based on company inquiries we receive daily Conducting market research and develop market studies for corporate and institutional clients Initiation of long-lasting business relationships through our service Business Partner Search and through trade missions that we organize several times a year in different industrial sectors e.g., renewable energy, environmental technology and consumer goods Position overview: Perform a variety of administrative, analytic, and programmatic tasks under the general supervision of the Head of Business Development. Assist the Head of Business Development with project implementation. Requires in-depth understanding of international business relations and Indonesien import-export knowledge. Essential Functions: Assist with specific projects involving research, data collection and compilation, report writing, outcomes summarization, event and B2B meeting coordination; Collect and arrange contacts gathered from EKONID events/seminars/exhibitions according to EKONID CRM system guidelines; Respond to incoming queries under the general supervision of the Head of Business Development; Assist the Head of Business Development in researching export/import regulations in Indonesia; Assist the Business Development team, under the direction of Head division, in communicating directly with government authorities, local industry players, and business associations in order to get direct insight into the economic and political climate; Coordinate across departments on special projects Requirements: Respond effectively to inquiries; Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple requests, interruptions, and varying deadlines; Experience in meeting and event coordination; Ability to expand and build new relationships with business owners and executive stakeholders to understand and uncover new opportunities; Completes tasks with minimal supervision and with general direction only. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably economics or international business; Professional experience: At least 3 years of relevant research experience in a similar position in some of the following institutions/companies: Research institution, international trade support organization, renowned business/industry association or business consultancy; Basic knowledge: Ideally, broad knowledge in Indonesian export-import regulations as well as regulations concerning major industries ; Language: A proficient command in verbal and especially written English is essential, knowledge of the German language would be an advantage; Required technical skills: Proficient in standard MS-Office software applications ; Further skills: Consultative sales experience, particularly in a membership-based organization preferred; Strong cross-cultural awareness. Behavioral Competencies: Building trust Planning and organizing competencies Analytical skills / Information gathering Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills If this is you, please send us your application in an electronic format including your latest CV with a description of your current and previous responsibilities and achievements, your motivation letter and three references (if possible). Email address: hrd@ekonid.id Please address the application to: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs EKONID, Jl. H. Agus Salim No.115, Jakarta 10310
The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID) is part of the worldwide network of German Chambers Abroad (糖心) and represents the bilateral business interests of Indonesian and German member companies and institutions. Acting as a strategic interface between the German and Indonesian economies. EKONID supports companies and institutions from both countries in opening up new trade and investment opportunities. To learn more about us please have a look at our website here. To further advance our research activities, we are looking for a new team member for our Business Development Department. What to Expect The Business Development Department is a service unit within EKONID. We plan and implement export promotion projects on behalf of the German government and serve individual institutional as well as corporate clients with a range of business support services. Our primary department tasks and services include: Provision of basic market information based on company inquiries we receive daily Conducting market research and develop market studies for corporate and institutional clients Initiation of long-lasting business relationships through our service Business Partner Search and through trade missions that we organize several times a year in different industrial sectors e.g., renewable energy, environmental technology and consumer goods As part of our team, you would be implementing projects independently and communicating and working closely with clients and partners during projects. You would liaise directly with government authorities, local industry players and business associations to get first-hand insights into the political and economic environment. Further, to develop your reports you would be delving into economic analyses of reputable institutions and back up your findings with statistics from reliable sources. You may also support the organization of our trade missions through the development of brief company-specific market reports and B2B matchmaking activities. Occasionally we also engage in international donor funded projects. Hence, you would also have to opportunity to contribute to the project concept development in the proposal writing stage and the subsequent implementation of those projects. As Our New Team Member You feel passionate about working in a multi-cultural environment and on multiple projects in different teams. You possess the necessary conceptual and analytical skills needed for the development of our market studies and proposals. Of course, you follow a well-organized and structured work approach. Even though you are a self-motivated team-player you are also able and appreciate to work independently (also remotely) with minor supervision. You are customer-oriented enjoy being engaged in multiple projects. Needless to say, you can prioritize tasks and do not lose sight of important deadlines. Most important, you embrace new responsibilities and are eager to advance yourself and your team members. You Further Skills and Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably economics or political science Professional experience: At least 3 years of relevant research experience in a similar position in some of the following institutions/companies: Research institution, international trade support organization, renowned business/industry association or business consultancy Prior knowledge: Ideally, broad knowledge in Indonesian export-import regulations as well as regulations concerning major industries e.g., renewable energy, manufacturing, environmental technology, healthcare, F&B and the digital economy. Languages: A proficient command in verbal and especially written English is essential, knowledge of the German language would be an advantage Required technical skills: Proficient in standard MS-Office software applications and at least a general understanding of CRM and project management software If this is you, please send us your application in an electronic format including your latest CV with a description of your current and previous responsibilities and achievements, your motivation letter and three references (if possible). Email address: hrd@ekonid.id Please address the application to: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs EKONID Jl. H. Agus Salim No.115, Jakarta 10310