Exports & Trademarks Manager

NAVA 1872 Pte Ltd (Known as The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical & dental coverage

18 days annual leave

Staff discounts across group brands

Complimentary daily specialty drinks

Job summary

The Export & Trademarks Manager at The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. leads international expansion while acting as the global custodian of our IP. You will negotiate cross-border distribution, manage trademark filings, and ensure regulatory compliance as our heritage brand grows worldwide.

Responsibilities include expanding channels, safeguarding brand rights, and coordinating export logistics with supply chain teams to meet global demand and launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in export sales, international business development, or IP/trademark management.
• Strong familiarity with international trade regulations, customs processes, and cross-border contracts.
• Solid understanding of intellectual property structures and brand protection principles.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with global partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure international distributors, importers, and retail partners across key markets.
• Structure long-term cross-border distribution agreements and export terms.
• Manage global trademark filings, renewals, and IP governance across markets.

Skills

Export sales

International business development

IP/trademark management

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

As the Export & Trademarks Manager, you will be the driving force expanding 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 legal brand protection—negotiating cross-border distribution agreements, managing global trademark filings, and ensuring full regulatory compliance as our heritage brand scales into new global markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Market Expansion & Channel Management

• Identify, evaluate, and secure international distributors, importers, and retail partners across key global markets.

• Structuring long-term cross-border distribution agreements, pricing frameworks, and export commercial terms.

• Manage ongoing relationship performance, localized brand positioning, and sales targets across international territories.

2. Trademark & Intellectual Property Governance

• Oversee and execute global trademark registration, renewals, and class extensions across target expansion markets.

• Partner with external legal counsel to monitor potential IP infringements and protect brand identity across print, packaging, and digital channels.

• Maintain the central intellectual property matrix, managing territorial brand rights and licensing compliance.

3. Export Logistics, Compliance & Operations

• Oversee international regulatory compliance, food safety documentation, customs clearance, and import/export labeling requirements across varied jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with supply chain and factory production teams to align export orders, lead times, shipping documentation, and global fulfillment schedules.

• Manage regional trade shows, overseas delegations, and market‑entry pilot campaigns to validate new growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in export sales, international business development, or IP/trademark management, ideally within FMCG, luxury goods, or premium food & beverage.

• Strong familiarity with international trade regulations, customs processes, and cross-border commercial contracts.

• Solid understanding of intellectual property structures, global trademark filings, and brand protection principles.

• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with a track record of driving partner alignment across global regions.

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.