Global Trade Missions Lead

ADP, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Trade Center Utah seeks a Manager, Trade Missions to lead outbound trade missions and manage end-to-end delivery from planning to execution, coordinating with international partners and government officials. You will oversee agendas, logistics, budgets, sponsorships, and recruitment while advancing WTC Utah’s global presence.

The role requires 4+ years in international programs, strong communication skills, and travel willingness, with a focus on delivering measurable value to Utah

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in international programs, trade missions, economic development, or 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of high-impact outbound trade missions, including two governor-led 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

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or related field

Advanced degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Trade Center Utah seeks a Manager, Trade Missions to lead outbound trade missions and manage end-to-end delivery from planning to execution, coordinating with international partners and government officials. You will oversee agendas, logistics, budgets, sponsorships, and recruitment while advancing WTC Utah’s global presence.

The role requires 4+ years in international programs, strong communication skills, and travel willingness, with a focus on delivering measurable value to Utah