What Does an Import or Export Agent Do?

As mentioned, the specific duties for an import or export agent depends on their field and company. For example, at an export management company, agents work with foreign distributors, overseas marketing and advertising, and organizing budgets and invoices. On the other hand, at an export trading company, they are busy researching the market for specific projects, as well as delivering sales pitches regarding trade to foreign and domestic companies.

Import or export agents may also choose to be hired by a company, open their own company, or work individually. While working individually will cut out the middleman, there is greater risk and much more responsibility involved.

Import or export agents also need to understand global economic trends and be able to recognize how certain announcements and news stories will affect certain trade opportunities. Along with recognizing trends, agents also need to understand the legal formalities, documentation, federal regulations, and local regulations associated with different companies and how they may influence current and future prospects. When delays, damages, and other issues arise, they must also know how to quickly and effectively find solutions and report to the proper individuals to have these problems resolved in a timely manner.


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