Manager, Trade Missions

Utah World Trade Center Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Manager of Trade Missions is the international programs lead responsible for end-to-end delivery of World Trade Center Utah’s outbound trade missions, including two governor-led missions annually. The role combines strategic planning, relationship management, and on-the-ground execution to deliver measurable value for participating companies while advancing WTC Utah’s mission, brand, and international influence.

The Manager oversees mission agendas, logistics, budgets, sponsorship identification, and participant recruitment; conducts advance international travel; manages financial oversight and reporting; and continually improves trade-mission planning and delivery. The role also builds relationships with international partners and public- and private-sector stakeholders, coordinates across internal teams, serves as an internal expert on relevant international trade and policy issues, supports WTC Utah’s thought leadership, and assists with inbound trade missions and visiting delegations as needed.

WTC Utah accelerates growth for Utah businesses through its global network, programs, and services. It helps companies identify international opportunities, build global strategies, and execute them in markets around the world, while positioning Utah as a global business hub through trade missions, international partnerships, and thought leadership.

The position offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders from Utah’s growing global companies and with government and civic officials from Utah and around the world. WTC Utah describes its culture as positive and supportive, with flexibility for employees, and provides professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job learning to formal programs. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in international relations, business, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience working with state-supported trade programs, public-private partnerships, or nonprofit organizations.
• Deep familiarity with global trade policy, sourcing strategies, and geopolitical risk considerations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite products to track and report status and coordinate and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits (specific benefits are not listed).
• Flexibility to make daily choices that can support employee well-being.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager