What do they do?

A foreign trade expert’s job is not limited to any specific segment such as marketing, shipping and packaging, or functions-related to export management, pricing, sourcing, costing, export market research, distribution, freight marketing, export finance, documentation, and foreign exchange. It is a combination of all of the above and more. With the opening up of the market, global trade barriers have been knocked down. A truly global marketplace has become a reality in both the physical and virtual realm.

Skills Needed

• Awareness of practical issues, quantitative techniques
• Good domain knowledge
• Knowledge of trade policy issues

How do I get there?

There are several long-term and short-term courses offered by many institutions in India. Postgraduate courses in international business and supply chain management offered by top management institutes, too, are good for candidates looking for a career in foreign trade.