Global Trade Strategy & Operations Lead

Gizli Şirket; Selçuklu; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli Şirket is seeking a Foreign Trade Manager to lead the company’s import/export operations and develop international markets. You will collaborate with sales, production, purchasing, finance, and logistics to ensure end-to-end execution and compliance.

The role requires strong English, strategic planning, and proven team leadership. Domestic and international travel may be required as part of growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in foreign trade management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of import/export operations and customs procedures.
• Excellent English; additional languages (Arabic/French/Russian) a plus.
• Proficiency in reporting and analytics using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Define the company’s foreign trade strategy and manage import/export operations.
• Strengthen relationships with international customers and distributors; develop new markets.
• Analyze industry trends, competitors, and needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with international customers and suppliers on pricing, payments, and terms; manage quotations and contracts.
• Coordinate full order-to-delivery process with sales, production, purchasing, finance, and logistics teams.
• Ensure customs clearance, shipping, and trade documents comply with regulations and contracts.
• Track budgets, sales, costs, and profitability; report to management.
• Monitor payments and collections with finance; manage commercial and operational risks.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and meetings; drive improvements.
• Lead and develop the foreign trade team to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gizli Şirket is seeking a Foreign Trade Manager to lead the company’s import/export operations and develop international markets. You will collaborate with sales, production, purchasing, finance, and logistics to ensure end-to-end execution and compliance.

The role requires strong English, strategic planning, and proven team leadership. Domestic and international travel may be required as part of growth initiatives.