Import/Export

With a significant rise in trade among international borders has led to the opening of trade between nations or territories, the trade barriers have been removed. Now, the concept of sheer globalisation has evolved with full focus. Foreign and international trade leads to an increase in overall employment. Transportation, insurance, baking, shipping are the activities done in development of import and export which also increase huge employment opportunities.

Key to Success

To be successful in Import/export you should have/ develop:

A keen aptitude for business
Knowledge of foreign languages
Persuasive ability
Confidence

Scope and Opportunities

Huge number of job openings is kept unfilled because of lack of skilled resources in this sector. Many organizations have entered in to this field for international trade and they are still in search of skilled resources which will increase the job opportunities for export executives considerably. As the trade improves, the opportunities and career scopes also improves.

Lifestyle & Social Status

May require working at odd hours to match international timings
Managers must be prepared to work till late in the evening and even efficient enough to carry work home

Job Profile

As a young graduate, the Import and export sales assistant:

Collects relevant information from overseas markets and works with the information system to make strategic decision making easier and simple
Keeps a vigil and Looks for and detects purchasing opportunities for goods and services overseas

Skill Sets

Excellent communication skills
Excel in international business knowledge of economies of different countries
Understanding the modern trend in business
Leadership and managing skills

Work Value

Organizing
Planning
Co-ordination

Current Job Scenario

Depending on one’s qualification and experience, one can expect to be paid well in this field of import-export. A fresh postgraduate in Import and export sales from a reputed institute is usually joins as a Sales assistant and the salary ranges between Rs. 2 to 3 lakh per annum. After having gained enough experience one can setup his own import/export firm and tie up with various shipping & cargo industries.

Top Recruiters

State trading Corporation (STC)
Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC)
C&F Agents privately

Course Synopsis

Course Options	BBM (IB) or BFT import and export	Certificate Program in Export Management (CPEM) or MBA import and export
Academic Eligibility	10+2 qualified, or Diploma in any discipline from a Recognized University Graduate in any discipline from a Recognized University, or Any individual who wants to be an Entrepreneur.	Possess minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian or a foreign university. OR Diploma holders with two years full time work experience at executive/supervisory level
Fees	Rs. 50K to 60K per annum	Rs. 1lakh to Rs. 1.5lakhs Per annum
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs
Duration	3 Years	2 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular
Specialization
Approved
Affiliation	Respected University	Respected University
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