International Trade Export Manager

• 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