Global Expansion Lead, Beverages & Markets

Stateside Brands LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Brands LLC in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an International Business Manager to act as the operational and strategic backbone of the company's international growth. You will partner with the VP of International Markets to drive market launches across Canada and Caribbean regions and ensure alignment across functions.

Based in Philadelphia, this role requires 5+ years in beverage/alcohol or CPG with international exposure, strong cross-functional skills, and ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial, sales, or marketing experience in beverage alcohol, RTD, or broader CPG, preferably with international exposure.
• Experience working across multiple functions and understanding how sales, marketing, and finance connect.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• International experience strongly preferred; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of International Markets to execute global expansion strategies.
• Support development and rollout of new markets, including Canada and Caribbean regions, ensuring alignment across all functions.
• Act as a central point of coordination for international affairs across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, and external partners.
• Manage communication and follow-ups across internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives stay on track.
• Assist in building and refining international go-to-market strategies, adding detail and executional support to high-level plans.
• Work with international brokers, distributors, importers and other partners to support market execution and performance.
• Oversee reporting and track key performance metrics across international markets.
• Support trade marketing and brand initiatives, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across regions.
• Identify gaps, solve problems proactively, and drive progress across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial experience

Marketing experience

International exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Stateside Brands LLC in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an International Business Manager to act as the operational and strategic backbone of the company's international growth. You will partner with the VP of International Markets to drive market launches across Canada and Caribbean regions and ensure alignment across functions.

Based in Philadelphia, this role requires 5+ years in beverage/alcohol or CPG with international exposure, strong cross-functional skills, and ability to manage multiple