Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers

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

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- 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