Importer, Exporter and Wholesaler

Overview

Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of importing, exporting and wholesaling establishments.

Day-to-day

• identifying local and overseas business opportunities
• developing and implementing business plans, and marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit policies and procedures
• determining the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiating conditions of trade
• liaising with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products
• researching regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods
• monitoring business performance and preparing estimates, financial statements and reports of operations
• appointing agents and distributors
• arranging the shipping of goods into and out of the country
• overseeing the display and sale of merchandise and preparation of product information for customer service staff and customers
• implementing after-sales service procedures.