Exports & Trademarks Manager

NAVA 1872 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses & commissions

Medical & dental coverage (up to 1,600

Up to 18 days annual leave

Staff discounts across group brands

Complimentary daily specialty drinks

Job summary

The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. is seeking an Export & Trademarks Manager to drive global growth from Singapore. You will partner cross-functionally to expand international distribution, protect brand IP, and ensure regulatory compliance as the heritage brand scales into new markets.

Lead cross-border agreements, manage trademark filings worldwide, and coordinate export logistics with supply chain teams. Bring 5+ years in export, IP, or BD within FMCG or premium beverages.

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, global trademark filings, and brand protection.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with track record of partner alignment across regions.

Responsibilities

• Global Market Expansion & Channel Management: identify and secure international distributors, importers, and retail partners; structure cross-border distribution agreements and export terms; manage performance and brand positioning across territories.
• Trademark & Intellectual Property Governance: oversee global trademark registrations/renewals; monitor infringements with counsel; manage IP matrix and licensing rights.
• Export Logistics, Compliance & Operations: ensure regulatory compliance, food safety docs, customs clearance; align export orders with supply chain on lead times and shipping docs; plan regional trade shows and market-entry pilots.

Skills

Export sales & BD

International business development

IP/trademark management

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

As the Export& Trademarks Manager, you will be the driving force expanding The 1872Clipper 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 teabars, 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 The1872 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.