Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Export Sales)

NAVA 1872 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical and dental coverage (up to $1,

18 days annual leave

Staff discounts across BP de Silva 브랜드

Complimentary daily specialty drinks

Job summary

The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Export Sales) to expand its international footprint and serve as custodian of intellectual property.

You will blend international business development with client management, negotiating cross-border distributions and managing export documentation as the brand grows globally. You will help develop export plans, manage overseas customers, monitor shipments, and support performance reporting while working with the Sri Lanka

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor Degree qualification.
• At least 5 years of sales or export experience, preferably in FMCG or food distribution.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with export procedures and documentation is an advantage.
• Experience handling regional export markets and overseas customers.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement export sales plans to achieve targets.
• Identify and develop new customers, distributors and opportunities.
• Expand markets in Australia and Southeast Asia.
• Collaborate with group subsidiaries to maximize synergies.
• Manage overseas customer relationships and pricing negotiations.
• Oversee export orders and shipments with factory in Sri Lanka.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Independence

Education

Diploma or Bachelor

Job description

As Assistant Manager/Senior Executive(Export Sales), you will assisting with the expansion The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.’s international footprint while serving as the global custodian of our intellectual property. In this role, you will combine international business development with client management protocol —assisting sales and business development efforts, negotiations for cross-border distribution management and agreements, trademark filings, and inventory management as our heritage brand scales into new global markets.

Sales and Business Development

• Assist to develop and implement export sales plans to achieve monthly and annual sales targets
• Assist to identify and develop new customers, distributors and business opportunities
• Assist expansion of the Australian market and Southeast Asian markets
• Collaborate with other subsidiary companies within the Group to identify and maximize business synergies

Customer and Commercial Management

• Assist with managing strategic relationships with overseas customers and distributors
• Review pricing, payment terms, overdue-payment concerns and other non-standard commercial matters
• Support the resolution of major customer issues and escalations

Sales Performance and Reporting

• Prepare export sales forecasts and targets
• Review sales performance against targets
• Analyse market and customer performance and recommend corrective actions

Export Operations Oversight

• Maintain oversight of the export order and shipment process
• Work closely with the factory office in Sri Lanka for order planning until execution
• Monitor major shipment delays, freight issues and documentation concerns.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor Degree qualification
• At least 5 years of sales or export experience, preferably in FMCG or food distribution
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Familiarity with export procedures and documentation is an advantage
• Experience handling regional export markets and overseas customers
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented with proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

About The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.

Founded in Singapore and part of the B.P. de Silva Group, we are a distinguished specialty tea company on a mission to move tea forward. We are redefining the modern tea experience—making the premium tea ritual accessible, vibrant, and relevant to a new generation.

Through ethically sourced teas, world-class retail boutiques, and our signature tea bars, we bridge the gap between deep-rooted heritage and contemporary lifestyle. We don't just sell tea; we curate sensory experiences that honor the grower and inspire the consumer.

Our Culture: How We Show Up (PEACHES)

At The 1872 Clipper Tea Co., we operate at the intersection of tradition and disruption. We look for professionals who embody our core values:
P – Resilient Positivity: Meeting market challenges with a “can-do” spirit.
E – Excellence: Setting the gold standard in every account interaction.
A – Total Accountability: Owning the relationship from "leaf to cup."
C – Radical Collaboration: Supporting the wider team to create the greatest collective impact.
H – Uncompromising Honesty: Maintaining transparency and integrity in every deal.
E – Active Empathy: Valuing the perspectives of our producers and our clients alike.
S – Super Hungry: Continuously learning and never settling for "good enough."

What We Offer

Strategic Leadership: Direct influence in shaping the future of an established heritage brand.

Wellness & Benefits:

• Performance bonuses and competitive variable commission structures.
• Up to $1,600 in medical and dental coverage.
• Up to 18 days of annual leave.
• Exclusive staff discounts across all B.P. de Silva Group brands.
• Complimentary daily specialty drinks at our tea bars.