An international trade specialist must have good communication skills.
An international trade specialist helps a company engage in business activities with foreign partners. The specialist also prepares customs documentation and ensures that shipments conform to domestic and international rules and regulations.
Nature of the Work
An international trade specialist assists in the preparation of export license applications, interacts with customs brokers to ensure regulatory conformity in export documentation and serves on corporate import and export compliance teams, according to Goodrich.com. The specialist also advises clients on import and export restrictions, insurance requirements and tariff systems, explains O*Net OnLine.
Qualitative Abilities and Tools
To perform the necessary duties adeptly, an international trade specialist must have effective communication skills, regulatory acumen and time-management aptitude, according to O*NET OnLine. The specialist often uses notebook computers, import/export management software and financial or accounting management applications.
Qualifications and Wages
An international trade specialist most likely will be required to have a four-year college degree in international business, finance or a related discipline. Professionals with less education are also common in this field. According to the job resources portal Indeed.com, international trade specialists earned average yearly wages of $81,000 as of 2010.
