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International Trade Specialist

采购、贸易·进出口贸易

Responsible for international market development, order tracking, negotiation, and logistics coordination to ensure smooth import/export processes.

Daily work

  • 01Respond to overseas inquiries, quote prices, and follow up to close orders
  • 02Review L/Cs and prepare customs documents to ensure compliance
  • 03Coordinate factory production schedules and arrange sea or air freight
  • 04Maintain B2B platforms like Alibaba International, update product listings
  • 05Attend domestic and international trade fairs to expand client and supplier base

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • International trade practices and Incoterms
  • Business English email and verbal communication
  • L/C review and document preparation
  • Customs clearance procedures and tariff policies
  • ERP system operation and data analysis

Soft skills

  • Cross-cultural communication and negotiation
  • Detail orientation and multitasking
  • Stress resilience and problem-solving under pressure
  • Team collaboration and supplier management

Best suited for

People who enjoy communication, cross-cultural work, fast-paced environments, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure.

Less suited for

Those who dislike frequent communication, struggle with complex documentation, have low stress tolerance, or prefer a stable routine.

Salary (monthly)

15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 30K

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

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability3
Stability2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Major Relevance3
Competition3
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

ENTJESTJENFPESFJINTP
High growthHigh intensity

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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.