Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers


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

What the job involves

  • 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