International Sales Manager (FTC or PTC)

Simplee Drinks is the brand that took aloe vera from health-store curiosity to mainstream grocery staple. We're the UK's leading aloe vera drinks brand, on shelf in Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Co-op, Asda and Morrisons — and we're already selling internationally, including with Costco internationally. We're on a mission to make aloe vera the next big category in soft drinks — not just in the UK, but worldwide. That's where you come in.The roleYou'll open and grow international markets — identifying the right distributors, retailers and importers, striking the deals and managing the relationships that follow. We want a self-starter who can run international as their own business: setting the market entry plan, managing their own pipeline and growing the accounts under their own oversight, with the founders behind them rather than over their shoulder.What you'll doOpen new international markets through distributors, retailers and wholesale partnersOwn your market plan and pipeline end to endNegotiate pricing, terms and launch plans with international partnersManage export logistics and compliance alongside our operations teamRepresent Simplee Drinks at international trade shows and buyer meetingsWork directly with the founders to shape our international strategyWhat we're looking for — essentialExisting network of international contacts: distributors, retail buyers and importers Experience in a start-up or founder-led FMCG business — you know what it takes to sell a challenger brand with a lean team behind youDrinks or food FMCG sales experience with a track record of opening new marketsExperience working with Costco in international markets would be a bonusWhat we offerCompetitive salaryFlexible working — full-time or part-time consideredHome-based with international travel