£15,080
Average salary at age 20
£30,680
Average Salary
39
Average hours per week
Description
Importers and exporters buy commodities from overseas for the home market and sell home-produced commodities to overseas markets.Main Tasks
- Investigates and evaluates home and overseas demand for particular commodities;
- Obtains orders from buyers and arranges payment by bill of exchange, letter of credit or other means;
- Arranges for shipment of commodities overseas and ensures that insurance and export licences are in order;
- Carries out customs clearance procedures for imports, arranges their storage and delivery and sells them personally or through a commodity broker;
- Advises home and overseas producers on the likely future demand for their goods.
Qualifications
Entry does not depend on academic qualifications although some employers require candidates to have a degree or equivalent qualification. Some posts require candidates to have knowledge of a foreign language. Professional qualifications are available. Entrance to professional examinations requires GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades or equivalent qualifications.UK Prospects
10100
Workforce Size
2.85%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
1216
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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