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. REF-227 523