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: Up to £45,000 per annumMonday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pmFull-time, permanent positionDuties and responsibilitiesManage the day-to-day export and import function, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with international trade requirementsPrepare and process export and import documentation, customs paperwork and shipment recordsCoordinate customs clearance activities and maintain accurate records to support timely deliveriesLiaise with customers, freight forwarders and internal departments to provide updates and resolve queriesSupport and supervise a small administration team, helping to maintain high standards and efficient processesPrepare products for shipment and ensure all associated documentation is completed accuratelyProvide wider administrative support across customer service, scheduling, sales and office operations as requiredRequired skills and experiencePrevious experience working as an International Trade Manager, Export Administrator, Import Coordinator or in a similar international trade roleStrong understanding of export administration, shipping documentation and international trade processesKnowledge of customs procedures, commodity codes and import/export compliance requirementsExperience managing or supervising office administration functions or support teamsExcellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and stakeholdersStrong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to prioritise multiple tasksProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience using CRM systems and Salesforce would be advantageous