Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive
Protein Works is a multi-award-winning healthy food brand based in the Northwest.
Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier, happier lives through the power of nutrition. We employ 170 people across product development, manufacturing, logistics, and head office, all working towards one goal: creating premium, nutrition-packed products at unbeatable value. Our range includes protein shakes, meal shakes, wellness supplements, and high-protein snacks, all crafted for incredible taste and top-tier nutrition.
With over 450 million shakes sold worldwide, Protein Works is one of Europes fastest-growing food and beverage brands. Were obsessed with excellence and innovation, helping over 2 million customers on their journey to better health.
The Role: International Trade Manager
Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the International commercial strategy, identifying new markets, customers, and regions to drive distribution, sales, and profit growth across trade and retail channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international partners, acting as the primary commercial contact and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Identify and unlock new distribution opportunities, including entry into new countries, channels, and strategic partners
• Collaborate with internal teams (Supply Chain, NPD, Marketing, Regulatory) to ensure seamless execution across all international markets
• Manage forecasting and demand planning for international accounts, ensuring accurate volume projections and stock availability
• Ensure compliance with all market-specific regulatory, labelling, and import/export requirements
• Drive consistency of brand positioning and customer experience across all international channels

Core Competencies

• Minimum 3 years experience in international sales, business development, or account management
• Track record of budget ownership and delivering against revenue and profit targets
• Strong understanding of international trade compliance, export regulations, and customs processes
• Experience leading Joint Business Planning with retail or distribution partners
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
• Driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Core Behaviours

• Pace:Know that speed is your greatest ally. It builds momentum and is key for growth. Go fast.
• Communication:Know that team is your greatest asset. Talk to them face to face, Dont try to go alone.
• Trust:When you say youll do it, do it. When someone asks for help, you give it.
• Transparency:Nothing is off limits, to anyone at any time. Remove walls & call out red tape.
• Challenge:Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. We need you to go where youre scared to.
• Learn:Drive a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
• 360 Management:Manage up, down and across. Regardless of title, everyone is a leader.

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