Trade and Exports Manager

Stephanie Nicholas Solutions

Trades & Services

Responsibilities:

Export Program Leadership:

• Lead the design, execution, and improvement of the Export Readiness Program (ERP), including its training, mentorship, and market access components.
• Coordinate centralised warehousing and global distribution systems for export-oriented SBOs.
Track and report on program outcomes such as export volume, market reach, and participant progress.

Trade Facilitation and Market Access:

• Identify and develop international markets for LoveWorld Nation businesses, with a focus on priority regions and sectors.
• Organise and lead trade delegations, exhibitions, and bilateral trade dialogues.
Coordinate with customs authorities, trade ministries, and international trade bodies to streamline market entry procedures.

SBO Export Development:

• Engage directly with SBOs to assess export readiness, build export plans, and connect them with market partners.
• Facilitate training on documentation, compliance, logistics, and financing options.
Monitor the performance and sustainability of exporting SBOs through structured feedback mechanisms.

Strategic Partnerships and Logistics:

• Build partnerships with freight forwarders, export credit agencies, warehousing providers, and certification bodies.
• Ensure end-to-end export value chain coordination—including transport, clearance, quality assurance, and delivery.
Manage relationships with international buyers, trade missions, and commercial attachés.

Trade Policy & Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret local and global trade policies, tariffs, and regulations that affect Department programs.
• Provide regulatory guidance and risk mitigation for SBOs involved in cross-border trade.
Contribute to policy advocacy for improved trade frameworks, export incentives, and innovation support.

Other Responsibilities:

• Export Enablement for SBOs: Guide businesses through the full export lifecycle, from readiness assessment to market entry.
• Trade Promotion & Facilitation: Lead Department efforts to unlock new markets and streamline international trade pathways.
• Export Readiness Programming: Manage and optimise the Export Readiness Program (ERP) and related training initiatives.
• AgroGlobal Integration: Oversee integration of agro-producers and manufacturers into international trade networks via AgroGlobal Connect.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all export activities align with international trade regulations, logistics protocols, and customs frameworks.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Master's in a related field