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Salaries for International Trade Specialists start at $110,000 per annum with opportunities for performance bonuses and incentives. Increase your earning capacity by specialising in a specific area (eg, logistics and supply chain, exporting, foreign investments) and developing an international network of trade contacts.
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There are no clear employment figures for International Trade Specialists in Australia right now. They are primarily employed by consulting companies but there are also opportunities to work for non-profits and government agencies.
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To become an International Trade Specialist you will need a business degree majoring in international trade. Recommended qualifications include: Bachelor of Business (International Trade), Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration (International). Another pathway into this career is with a Bachelor of Laws then pursuing post-graduate certifications in international trade and business law.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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International Trade Specialist careers
International Trade Specialists identify overseas business opportunities and provide advisory services to wholesalers, retail companies, manufacturers, industrial organisations, non-profits, and government agencies who want to do business overseas. They research and monitor the global economy and have a well-developed knowledge of international trade and business laws.
As an International Trade Specialist you could be monitoring current exchange rates and global market fluctuations, writing a proposal for a client to expand their operations into a new country, using your network of international contacts to facilitate a strategic alliance for a client, or developing a pricing strategy that maximises profits on international transactions.
