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Export Trade Manager
| Location: | Auckland |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | Freight/Cargo Forwarding | Import/Export & Customs |
| Reference: | BH-2985 |
| Job Published: | July 04, 2025 |
This specialist exporter sources premium perishable product from trusted local growers and delivers to long-standing customers across Japan, China, the US and other key markets. Backed by strong offshore support, the NZ operation runs with a lean and hands-on structure, working closely with growers and freight partners to ensure high-quality, time-sensitive delivery.
About the Role
This is a key appointment with long-term potential. You’ll work closely with senior management and gradually take the lead across core areas of the business - from supplier negotiations and global customer trading through to export operations and compliance.
This role suits someone commercially confident, operationally switched-on and ready to step into a broader leadership role. For the right person, there’s scope to shape the future direction of the business and benefit from long-term growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Trading & Grower Coordination
- Negotiating supply with local growers and managing seasonal pricing
- Maintaining strong trading relationships with offshore buyers
- Presenting stock availability and securing global orders
- Monitoring margins and trading performance
- Export & Compliance
- Overseeing weekly export airfreight shipments
- Coordinating MPI clearances, cold chain, and export documentation
- Working closely with logistics partners and internal support staff
- Ensuring accurate, timely and compliant delivery
Business Involvement
- Supporting the broader management of the NZ export function
- Strengthening supplier and customer relationships
- Contributing to process improvements and growth initiatives
- Taking increasing ownership of business operations
What We’re Looking For
- Background in export trading, perishables or international logistics
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Confident in both commercial and operational settings
- Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a small team
- Flexible with seasonal workflow and early starts
- A genuine interest in leadership and business growth
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary package is on offer, with scope for additional benefits depending on experience.
- On-site role at Airport Oaks during peak season (May–Dec)
- Flexibility and remote work options during off-peak
- Clear pathway to leadership within a stable, well-supported export business
We’re managing this role exclusively on behalf of our client. Apply now, and we’ll be in touch with those best suited to the role.
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