International Trade Export Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced International Trade Manager to join a successful organisation, leading international trade activities and ensuring the efficient management of export, import and shipping processes. This vacancy offers a varied role within a collaborative office environment, combining responsibility for international trade compliance with customer support, administration, logistics coordination and team leadership.

• Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Full-time, permanent position

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day export and import function, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with international trade requirements
• Prepare and process export and import documentation, customs paperwork and shipment records
• Coordinate customs clearance activities and maintain accurate records to support timely deliveries
• Liaise with customers, freight forwarders and internal departments to provide updates and resolve queries
• Support and supervise a small administration team, helping to maintain high standards and efficient processes
• Prepare products for shipment and ensure all associated documentation is completed accurately
• Provide wider administrative support across customer service, scheduling, sales and office operations as required

Required skills and experience

• Previous experience working as an International Trade Manager, Export Administrator, Import Coordinator or in a similar international trade role
• Strong understanding of export administration, shipping documentation and international trade processes
• Knowledge of customs procedures, commodity codes and import/export compliance requirements
• Experience managing or supervising office administration functions or support teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience using CRM systems and Salesforce would be advantageous