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Foreign Trade Sales Representative

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Foreign trade sales representatives sell products overseas by developing clients, following up orders, and attending trade fairs to meet sales targets.

Daily work

  • 01Communicate with overseas clients via email, phone, or video calls to recommend products and provide quotes
  • 02Follow up on potential clients, handle sample and order requests, coordinate production and logistics
  • 03Attend international trade fairs, meet clients, and promote company products
  • 04Manage customer information and sales progress using ERP and CRM systems
  • 05Research target markets, analyze competitive products, and adjust sales strategies
  • 06Handle customer complaints and after-sales issues to maintain long-term relationships

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Fluent English speaking and writing (CET-6 or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with international trade procedures (L/C, customs clearance, tax refunds)
  • Mastery of business negotiation skills and contract drafting
  • Proficiency in office software and CRM systems
  • Understanding of target market culture and compliance requirements

Soft skills

  • Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills
  • Strong stress resistance and goal-oriented mindset
  • Proactive learning and adaptability to new market changes
  • Team collaboration and coordination skills

Best suited for

Suitable for extroverted individuals who enjoy networking, are driven, and can handle performance pressure.

Less suited for

Not suitable for introverts, those who dislike travel and socializing, have poor numerical sensitivity, or weak stress tolerance.

Salary (monthly)

10KMedian
Bottom 6KTop 20K

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

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Transferability4
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Major Relevance3
Competition3
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

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High growthHigh intensityEasy to transfer

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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.