Importers and Exporters

Importers or Exporters manage the operations of importing or exporting establishments.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Identifies local and overseas business opportunities
  • Develops and implements business plans, as well as the policies and procedures for marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit
  • Determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of trade
  • Liaises with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products
  • Researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods
  • Monitors business performance and prepares the estimates, financial statements and reports of operations

Key values of workers in Importers and Exporters

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Importers and Exporters

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.