Global Trade Missions Lead

Utah Community Builders; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is seeking a Manager of Trade Missions to lead outbound international programs, overseeing planning, logistics, budgeting, and participant recruitment for high-impact missions.

You will build relationships with government officials and international partners, travel domestically and internationally, and collaborate with teams to advance Utah's global business presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in international programs, trade missions, economic development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept through execution.
• Proven people-management experience with accountability for results.
• Strong budget management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort engaging with senior business leaders, government officials, and international partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact outbound trade missions, including two governor-led trade missions annually.
• Own end-to-end trade mission delivery, including agenda development, logistics, budgeting, sponsorship identification, and participant recruitment.
• Conduct advance international travel to prepare programs, coordinate meetings, and ensure readiness for successful execution.
• Manage trade mission budgets and ensure responsible financial oversight and reporting.
• Continuously improve systems, processes, and capabilities for planning and delivering trade missions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international partners, government officials, industry associations, and business leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to improve communication, alignment, and service delivery.
• Serve as an internal expert on key international trade and policy issues relevant to WTC Utah’s mission.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen WTC Utah’s brand as a local and national thought leader.
• Support inbound trade missions and visiting foreign delegations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational priorities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is seeking a Manager of Trade Missions to lead outbound international programs, overseeing planning, logistics, budgeting, and participant recruitment for high-impact missions.

You will build relationships with government officials and international partners, travel domestically and internationally, and collaborate with teams to advance Utah's global business presence.