Import and export jobs involve a variety of responsibilities including:
Managing the flow of goods: Planning and overseeing the movement of goods for international and domestic trade
Calculating costs: Calculating duties tariffs price conversions weight and volume of imported and exported merchandise
Preparing documentation: Overseeing the preparation of documents such as letters of credit bills of lading and license agreements
Ensuring compliance: Ensuring compliance with customs import and export regulations
Liaising with stakeholders: Working with other stakeholders such as customs authorities freight forwarders and trade finance providers
Monitoring shipments: Monitoring shipments to ensure compliance with regulations
Reducing taxes: Searching for opportunities to reduce taxes
Maintaining customer relations: Participating in sales activities and maintaining customer relations
Assessing opportunities: Presenting estimations to management
Import and export professionals are vital to the global economy connecting businesses and consumers with products from around the world.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.
Education
Graduation