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Level 2 jobs · 6
- Alliance Coordinator The Alliance Coordinator is here to make sure our Global Alliances team can operate without a hitch. Day-to-day, you'll be handling the administrative and operational tasks that are absolutely essential for managing our partner ecosystem. You'll sit right at the heart of the team, supporting Alliance Managers by keeping our partner data spot-on and ensuring our processes are followed to the letter. When you do this job well, our Alliance Managers can spend more time building relationships and driving revenue, rather than getting bogged down in paperwork. If things aren't done accurately or on time, it can slow down deals, frustrate partners, and even impact our reputation. The tricky part is juggling multiple urgent requests from different managers, often with incomplete information. The reward, though? You'll gain a deep understanding of the entire partner lifecycle and see how your meticulous work directly contributes to major global deals. View
- Global Operations Coordinator The Global Operations Coordinator is here to make sure our international shipments actually happen. Day-to-day, you'll be booking freight, preparing customs documents, and tracking orders, making sure everything is ready to go. You'll sit right at the heart of our operations team, supporting the bigger picture by handling the nitty-gritty details of getting our products to customers around the world. When you do this job well, our goods move smoothly, our customers get their orders on time, and we avoid costly delays or fines at customs. When things go wrong, well, that means angry customers, missed sales, and potentially big demurrage fees – which, let's be honest, no one wants to explain to Finance. The challenge? It's a lot of detail, a lot of different systems, and you're often dealing with partners in different time zones. The reward, though, is seeing your work directly impact our global reach and knowing you're building a really solid foundation in a complex, fascinating field. View
- International Operations Associate The International Operations Associate is here to help keep our global shipments moving, handling the day-to-day admin and documentation that underpins everything we do. You'll be supporting the International Operations Coordinators, making sure they have all the correct information and paperwork to avoid costly delays. Honestly, you're the one who makes sure we don't accidentally send a container to the wrong country or get hit with a massive customs fine. This role sits right at the heart of our international supply chain, supporting the flow of goods from our suppliers to our customers, wherever they are in the world. You'll be translating sales orders into actual shipments, making sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed. When you do this job well, shipments go out on time, customs clears them without a hitch, and our customers get their orders without fuss. If things go wrong, though, we're looking at missed deadlines, unhappy customers, and potentially thousands of pounds in fines or storage fees. The challenge? It's often repetitive, and the smallest mistake can have big consequences. The reward? You'll quickly learn the ins and outs of global trade, building a rock-solid foundation for a career in international logistics. View
- Logistics Coordinator, International The Logistics Coordinator, International, is here to make sure our international shipments run smoothly, day in, day out. You'll handle the nitty-gritty details, like getting bookings confirmed and making sure all the customs paperwork is spot on. This role sits right at the heart of our operations, linking up our sales teams, warehouses, and our global network of freight partners. When you do this job well, our products get to customers on time, without any nasty surprises or unexpected costs. If things go wrong, though, we could face delays, hefty fines, or even lose a customer's trust – which, let's be honest, nobody wants. The real challenge here is keeping track of a lot of moving parts and making sure everything is accurate, even when things get a bit chaotic. But the reward? You'll see actual products moving across the world because of your work, and you'll learn the ins and outs of global trade from the ground up. It's pretty cool, actually. View
- Pricing Analyst As a Pricing Analyst, you'll spend your days getting to grips with our global pricing data, running reports, and making sure our prices are up-to-date in all our systems. Honestly, it's a lot of data cleaning and checking, but it's absolutely crucial for how we operate internationally. You'll sit right at the heart of things, helping connect what our Sales teams are doing on the ground with what Finance needs to see on the balance sheet. You're the one who translates raw sales figures and market info into something usable, helping our managers make smart pricing moves. When you do this job well, our pricing decisions are based on solid facts, which means better margins for the company and fairer prices for our customers. Mess it up, and we could be leaving money on the table or, worse, losing sales because our prices are off. The tricky part is that the data is rarely perfect, and priorities can shift quickly. But the reward? You'll learn the ins and outs of international business and see your work directly impact our bottom line, which is pretty cool for an entry-level role. View
- Supply Chain Analyst The Supply Chain Analyst is here to support the team by keeping our data accurate and our processes ticking over. You'll be the one making sure purchase orders go out, goods are received correctly in the system, and shipments are tracked. This role sits right at the operational end of our supply chain, translating raw data into useful information that our planners and managers rely on daily. When you do this job well, our systems are clean, our reports are reliable, and our senior team can make better, faster decisions. If things go wrong, though, it can mean delayed shipments, incorrect inventory counts, and frustrated customers. The challenge, honestly, is grappling with messy data and sometimes repetitive tasks while always keeping an eye on the bigger picture. The reward, however, is seeing how your meticulous work directly contributes to our products getting to customers on time, all over the world. View
Level 3 jobs · 6
- Export Assistant As an Export Assistant, you'll independently manage the entire journey for a specific set of shipments, usually for a particular region or a few key customers. This means you're the one making sure all the boxes are ticked, from getting the initial booking sorted to ensuring the final documents are spot on. You're essentially the glue that holds the export process together for your assigned patch, making sure goods actually leave the country and arrive where they're supposed to. When you do this well, our customers get their orders on time, and we avoid costly delays or fines. If things go wrong, it can mean unhappy clients, lost revenue, and a lot of headaches for everyone involved. The tricky part is juggling multiple shipments, each with its own quirks and deadlines, while dealing with unexpected issues. The reward, though, is seeing your shipments successfully delivered and knowing you've kept the global trade wheels turning for the business. View
- Export Director The Export Director (002) is here to independently manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our international shipments for a defined portfolio of accounts or a smaller geographical region. You'll be the go-to person for making sure orders actually leave our warehouse, clear customs, and land with our foreign customers, directly impacting our international revenue and customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with our internal Sales and Finance teams, as well as external freight forwarders and customs brokers, translating customer orders into smooth global deliveries. When you do this well, our international clients get their goods on time, we avoid costly delays, and our global business grows. If things go wrong, we're looking at missed deadlines, unhappy customers, and potentially expensive fines. The tricky part is navigating the ever-changing world of international regulations and unexpected logistical hiccups. The reward, though, is the satisfaction of seeing our products reach customers in far-flung corners of the world, knowing you made it happen. View
- Export/Import Specialist The Export/Import Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our international shipments, from when an order leaves our warehouse until it reaches the customer, or vice versa. You'll be the one making sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed on customs declarations and shipping documents, which directly impacts our ability to deliver on time and avoid costly delays or fines. You'll sit right in the middle of our Sales, Operations, and Finance teams, translating their needs into practical shipping plans and making sure our freight forwarders and customs brokers have everything they need. When you do this job well, our goods flow freely, customers are happy, and we save money by avoiding unexpected charges. If things go wrong, we're looking at missed deadlines, unhappy clients, and potentially hefty penalties from customs authorities. The challenge here is dealing with the constant curveballs that global shipping throws at you – think port delays, sudden regulatory changes, or missing paperwork. The reward, though, is seeing a complex international shipment clear customs and arrive safely, knowing you made it happen. View
- International Business Development Manager The International Business Development Manager is here to scout out and kick-start our growth in new international territories. You'll be identifying potential partners or direct clients, getting them interested, and then qualifying those leads so our sales teams can close the deals. Frankly, you're the front line for our global expansion, making sure we're talking to the right people in the right places. Day-to-day, you'll sit right at the beginning of our international sales funnel. You're translating raw market data and strategic goals into actual conversations with potential customers or partners. When you do this well, we're building a healthy pipeline of new business, which means solid revenue growth for the company. If it's not done well, we're wasting time on dead ends and missing out on huge opportunities abroad. The tricky part is cutting through the noise in unfamiliar markets and finding those golden contacts. The reward, though, is seeing your initial conversations turn into tangible new revenue streams for the business. View
- International Compliance Specialist As an International Compliance Specialist, you'll be the backbone for a specific area of our global compliance programme. Think of it as owning a particular process – maybe it's making sure all our new partners are properly screened, or perhaps it's tracking all the mandatory policy attestations. You'll independently manage these tasks, spotting issues and proposing ways to make things better. This role sits right at the coal face, translating complex rules into practical steps for our teams. You're the one making sure the 'i's are dotted and 't's are crossed, protecting us from regulatory headaches. When you do this well, we avoid costly mistakes, keep our reputation squeaky clean, and our business can grow safely. Get it wrong, and we could face hefty fines or even lose our operating licence in certain markets. The tricky part is balancing strict rules with the everyday needs of a fast-moving business. The reward? Knowing you're a crucial shield for the company, and seeing your work directly prevent real risks. View
- International Sales Manager The International Sales Manager is all about landing new clients and growing our footprint in specific international markets. You'll be running the full sales cycle, from finding potential customers to getting contracts signed and ensuring they're happy. This role sits right at the sharp end of our business, directly bringing in the revenue that keeps us going and growing. You'll be the bridge between our product and the unique needs of customers in your region, translating what we offer into solutions that genuinely help them. When you do this well, we see our revenue climb, our market share expand, and our brand become known in new territories. If it's not done properly, we miss out on huge opportunities, competitors gain ground, and we might even damage our reputation. The tricky part is navigating different cultures, time zones, and legal requirements while still hitting your numbers. The reward? Honestly, it's seeing a deal you've worked on for months finally close, knowing you've opened up a whole new market for the company, and getting that commission cheque, of course. View
Level 4 jobs · 1
Level 5 jobs · 2
- Export Manager The Export Manager is here to make sure our international shipments for a specific region (let's say EMEA or APAC) actually get where they need to go, legally and efficiently. You'll lead a small team, typically 3-8 people, who handle the day-to-day nuts and bolts of exporting. Honestly, this role is the bridge between our sales ambitions and the complex reality of global logistics and compliance. Day-to-day, you'll be juggling carrier relationships, keeping an eye on customs regulations, and making sure your team has everything they need to process orders correctly. When this role is done well, our international customers get their goods on time, our costs are kept in check, and we avoid any expensive fines or delays. If it's not, well, we're looking at unhappy customers, lost revenue, and potentially some serious compliance headaches. The challenge? It's a constant balancing act between speed, cost, and risk, all while dealing with ever-changing global rules and internal demands. The reward, though, is seeing your region's sales grow, knowing you've built a solid, compliant operation, and watching your team develop under your guidance. It's pretty satisfying, actually. View
- Global Strategy Director The Global Strategy Director is here to take those big, often vague, international business problems and break them down into concrete strategic programmes. You'll lead a small team, guiding them through complex market analyses, competitive deep-dives, and business model innovations. Basically, you're translating the 'what if?' into 'this is how we do it.' You'll sit right at the intersection of our regional business units and the executive leadership team, acting as a critical bridge. You'll often be the one making sure everyone's pulling in the same direction, especially when it comes to new market entries or big M&A plays. When you get this right, we unlock new revenue streams, enter profitable markets, and outmanoeuvre our competitors globally. If it goes wrong, we could waste millions on ill-conceived ventures or miss crucial market shifts. The challenge? Getting disparate regional teams to agree on a single global approach. The reward? Seeing a strategy you designed actually change the company's trajectory and deliver real commercial results. View
Level 6 jobs · 3
- International Sales Director The International Sales Director Manager is here to own the entire sales performance for a specific international region, let's say EMEA or APAC. You'll be responsible for hitting some pretty ambitious revenue targets, but more importantly, you'll be building and coaching the teams that actually get us there. This means you're a manager of managers, helping them solve local market challenges and making sure their teams are set up for success. Your day-to-day will involve everything from reviewing regional forecasts and making tough calls on resource allocation, to figuring out how we get into a tricky new market. You're the one translating our global sales strategy into something that makes sense on the ground, then making sure your managers are executing it properly. It's a big job, with a lot of moving parts. When this role is done well, we see consistent, profitable growth across your region, happy customers, and a highly motivated sales force. When it's not, we miss our numbers, lose market share, and frankly, our reputation takes a hit. The challenge is balancing global strategy with local realities, all while dealing with currency swings and unexpected political shifts. The reward? Seeing your region thrive, knowing you built that success, and getting to shape a significant part of our international business. View
- Regional Director The Regional Director is responsible for the overall success of an entire geographic region – think APAC, EMEA, or LATAM. You'll own the full P&L, meaning you're accountable for everything from top-line revenue growth to bottom-line profitability, usually in the multi-hundred-million-pound range. Day-to-day, this means setting the strategic direction for your region, making sure local teams hit their numbers, and dealing with all the curveballs international markets inevitably throw at you. You'll work at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, translating our company's big picture goals into actionable plans for diverse countries, all while trying to keep everyone happy – from your local sales teams to the executive leadership in London. When this role is done well, your region will not only hit its financial targets but also grow market share, attract top talent, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes without a hitch. When it's not, we're talking missed revenue, compliance breaches, and potentially losing ground to competitors. The challenge is immense: balancing global directives with local realities, managing diverse teams across time zones, and reacting to constant external shocks. The reward, though, is seeing your region thrive, knowing you built something truly impactful, and frankly, the thrill of solving genuinely hard problems every single day. View
- Regional President, EMEA The Regional President for EMEA is responsible for the full P&L, strategic direction, and operational execution across our entire European, Middle Eastern, and African footprint. You'll be the ultimate decision-maker for a multi-hundred-million-pound business, translating global company goals into actionable, locally relevant strategies. This role sits at the intersection of global corporate ambition and the messy, wonderful reality of diverse local markets. You're the bridge, the translator, and the ultimate accountable party. When you get this right, our EMEA region will hit its aggressive growth targets, expand into new territories, and develop a strong pipeline of future leaders. Get it wrong, and we'll see missed revenue, shrinking market share, and a talent drain that takes years to fix. The challenge? It's balancing the demands of HQ with the unique needs and quirks of over 50 different countries, all while dealing with constant geopolitical and economic shifts. The reward, though, is immense: you'll shape the future of our business in a critical global region and build a legacy that truly matters. View
Level 7 jobs · 7
- Director of Global Compliance & Risk As our Director of Global Compliance & Risk, you'll pretty much own the compliance strategy for an entire business unit or a significant global function. Day-to-day, that means shaping how we identify, assess, and manage regulatory risks across multiple countries. You're the one who translates complex global laws into practical, actionable programmes that the business can actually follow. You'll also be the main point of contact for regulators and the board on big compliance matters. This role sits right at the top, reporting into our Chief Compliance Officer. You'll be the person who ensures our international operations don't accidentally step on a regulatory landmine, which, frankly, could cost us millions in fines or even our licence to operate. When you do this well, the business grows securely, and our reputation stays spotless. If things go wrong, well, the consequences are pretty dire – think major public scandals or hefty penalties. The challenge? Keeping up with ever-changing global regulations while balancing commercial pressures. It's like playing a three-dimensional chess game against the world's governments. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic decisions protect the company and enable responsible growth, knowing you're genuinely making a difference to our long-term success. View
- Director of Global Partnerships The Director of Global Partnerships is here to own our entire global partner strategy and the revenue it generates. You'll be building and running the engine that brings in a significant portion of our business through others, not just our direct sales team. This means orchestrating a complex web of technology partners, resellers, and service providers across different continents. You'll sit squarely between our executive leadership and our global partner teams, making sure our strategy actually translates into deals and happy customers. When you get this right, our market reach explodes, and our customer acquisition costs drop. If it goes wrong, we're leaving millions on the table and our competitors will eat our lunch. The tricky part is getting everyone internally and externally pulling in the same direction, especially when priorities shift. The reward, though? You'll see your strategy transform how we do business globally, and you'll build a lasting legacy. View
- Director of Global Strategy The Director of Global Strategy is here to really drive the strategic direction for a significant chunk of our international business. You'll be the one translating big, ambitious company goals into concrete, actionable plans for specific regions or product lines globally. Day-to-day, that means leading major strategic projects, managing the annual planning cycle for your area, and making sure our plans actually get funded and executed across different countries. This role sits right at the intersection of market opportunity and operational reality. You'll be the bridge between what's possible and what's practical, working to identify new growth areas and then building the roadmap to get us there. When you do this well, we'll see measurable increases in market share and revenue in key international markets, and our business units will be set up for multi-year success. Get it wrong, and we could waste millions on ventures that never take off, or worse, miss out on critical market shifts that our competitors jump on. Frankly, the biggest challenge is getting everyone on the same page when you've got different regional priorities, budgets, and operational capabilities. The reward, though? Seeing your strategic vision come to life in new countries, impacting thousands of employees and millions of customers. It's a chance to genuinely shape the company's global footprint. View
- Director, Global Channels & Alliances As our Director, Global Channels & Alliances, you'll be the architect of our entire indirect go-to-market strategy, making sure we reach customers in every corner of the world through our partners. This means not just managing distributors, but also thinking bigger about strategic alliances and how they fit into our long-term growth. You'll lead a multi-level team, setting the vision and making sure everyone's pulling in the same direction, even when the market throws us curveballs. Honestly, you're the one who makes sure our products actually get into the hands of customers globally, without us having to build a direct sales force in every single country. This role sits right at the intersection of our global sales, product, and operations teams. You'll be translating our overall business goals into actionable channel strategies, then making sure our partners are equipped and motivated to hit those targets. It's a bit like being a conductor for a global orchestra, where every instrument is an independent business. When you do this well, we'll see significant, profitable growth in our international markets, our brand will be strong globally, and our partners will feel like true extensions of our team. Get it wrong, and we'll miss revenue targets, lose market share to competitors, and our global expansion plans will stall. The challenge? It's the sheer scale and complexity of managing dozens of independent businesses across wildly different cultures and regulatory environments. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic vision come to life and knowing you've built a truly global footprint for the company. View
- Director, Global Strategy As Director, Global Strategy, you'll own the entire strategic planning process for a significant part of our business, probably a major business unit or a whole region. This means you're not just making recommendations; you're accountable for the strategic outcomes. Day-to-day, you'll be driving multi-year transformation programmes, making sure our global ambitions actually land in specific markets, and presenting all of this to the board. You'll sit right at the heart of the business unit's leadership team, acting as the strategic conscience, if you like. You'll be the one pushing us to think bigger, challenge assumptions, and make tough choices about where we play and how we win. When this role is done well, we see significant market share gains, successful new market entries, and a clear, unified direction across complex international landscapes. Get it wrong, and we could be pouring millions into the wrong markets or missing crucial competitive shifts. The challenge? It's often like herding cats – getting multiple regional VPs and functional leads (Sales, Product, Finance) to agree on a single path when they all have their own P&Ls and priorities. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic vision come to life and genuinely moving the needle on the company's performance. It's a big job, but incredibly impactful. View
- Director, International Sales The Director, International Sales is here to drive our multi-year business unit transformation across several international regions. You'll be setting the strategy, building the teams, and making sure we're growing our market share outside of our home turf. This role directly impacts our global revenue targets, often managing a P&L of £2M-£10M+, so the stakes are pretty high. You'll work at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, translating our overarching company goals into actionable sales plans for your regions. When you do this well, we see significant revenue growth, happy customers, and a strong, motivated international sales force. If it's not done well, we miss targets, lose market share, and frankly, our global expansion plans stall. The challenge is balancing global consistency with local market needs, all while managing complex geopolitical and economic shifts. The reward? Seeing your strategy come to life across continents and knowing you've built something truly impactful. View
- VP, International Sales The VP, International Sales is here to define, build, and run our entire international sales strategy. You'll be the one setting the vision for how we grow outside our home market, making the big calls on where we expand, who we partner with, and how we win. This role sits right at the top, reporting straight to the CEO, meaning you're a key player in shaping the company's overall direction, not just a part of it. Your main goal? To drive significant, profitable revenue growth across all our international territories. If you do this well, we'll see our global footprint expand, our market share increase, and our investors will be very happy. Get it wrong, and we risk losing market opportunities, wasting millions on failed expansion, and damaging our brand reputation abroad. Frankly, the stakes are incredibly high. The tricky part is navigating a constantly changing global landscape—think trade wars, currency fluctuations, and unexpected political shifts—while also building and motivating a diverse team spread across multiple continents. It's a relentless challenge, but the reward is seeing your strategic decisions translate into massive global impact and building a truly world-class international sales organisation from the ground up. View