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Foreign Trade Sales Manager

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Foreign Trade Sales Manager is responsible for exploring overseas markets, maintaining international client relationships, and achieving sales targets, requiring expertise in trade processes and English communication.

Daily work

  • 01Develop new overseas clients and maintain existing relationships via email, calls, and trade shows
  • 02Conduct business negotiations, handle quotations, contracts, and orders
  • 03Track production, logistics, customs clearance to ensure timely delivery
  • 04Analyze market trends and competitor moves to adjust sales strategies
  • 05Coordinate internal resources (product, engineering, logistics) to resolve customer issues
  • 06Compile sales data and report performance and plans to superiors regularly

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient English (listening, speaking, reading, writing) for business communication
  • Knowledge of international trade practice (L/C, customs declaration, tax refund)
  • Sales techniques and negotiation strategies
  • Customer relationship management (CRM usage)
  • Market research and data analysis

Soft skills

  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Stress resistance and emotional management
  • Team collaboration and resource coordination
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
  • Learning ability and flexibility

Best suited for

Suitable for outgoing, stress-resistant, communication-savvy individuals who enjoy challenges, have a passion for international markets, and are willing to travel and adapt to time zone differences.

Less suited for

Not suitable for introverts, those who dislike social interaction, seek a stable 9-to-5 routine, or are not number-savvy.

Salary (monthly)

20KMedian
Bottom 12KTop 35K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
AI Resistance4
Stability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability3
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Competition4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Major Relevance3

MBTI Fit

ENTJENFJESTJENTPESFJINTJISFJINFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityAI-resistant

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.