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Export Manager

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Role & responsibilities

Develops market entry strategies, manages logistics and documentation, and ensures adherence to trade regulations.

Key strengths

  • Organization28% (Job)
  • Attention to detail20% (Job)
  • Communication18% (Job)
  • Problem solving17% (Job)
  • Analytical thinking17% (Job)

What this means for you

  • Attention to detail – Checks small but critical details to avoid errors.
  • Communication – Shares information clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Organization – Keeps plans, schedules, and resources aligned.

Typical tasks

  • Develop export plans and market entry strategies.
  • Manage international orders, shipping schedules, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with trade regulations, tariffs, and customs.

Daily work

  • Monitors shipments and resolves clearance or routing issues
  • Reviews export orders and compliance paperwork
  • Coordinates carriers, customs brokers, and schedules

Education & entry routes

Helpful but not mandatory

  • Customs compliance training
  • Incoterms and trade finance course

Alternative pathways

  • International Sales Manager
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Trade Compliance Specialist

Work environment

Team size
Trade and logistics teams of 5–20.
Typical employers
Manufacturers, trading companies, and export wholesalers.
People contact
Moderate to high—regular contact across time zones with partners.
Stress level
Moderate, driven by shipping deadlines and regulatory checks.
Working hours
Business hours with flexibility for international communications.

Entry & progression

Common entry roles

  • Export Coordinator
  • Logistics Assistant

Next career steps

  • International Logistics Manager
  • Global Trade Director