Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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.

Occupations:

133311 Importer or Exporter
133312 Wholesaler