Position

BDM - Export Sales

Job Description

As middlemen, export managers plan and coordinate the international shipment of goods. During the course of the day, they may negotiate with a variety of people, such as shippers, agents and vendors, and are expected to have excellent customer service skills in dealing with customers.
Export managers are also often responsible for personnel management, which often includes the hiring, training and supervision of staff.
In their accounting function, export managers may keep track of invoices and prepare reports to expedite the billing process.
They may also have to ensure that shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry.
Directs foreign sales and service outlets of an organization: Negotiates contracts with foreign sales and distribution centers to establish outlets.
Directs clerical staff in expediting export correspondence, bid requests, and credit collections.
Directs conversion of products to foreign standards and specifications to ensure efficient operation under foreign conditions.
Arranges shipping details, such as export licenses, customs declarations, and packing, shipping, and routing of product.
Directs clerical and technical staff in preparation of foreign language sales manuals.
Expedites import-export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions.
Deal with customer complaints in a professional and helpful manner
Organise and attend customer visits and represent company at trade shows as part of an agreed plan.

Responsibilities

As middlemen, export managers plan and coordinate the international shipment of goods. During the course of the day, they may negotiate with a variety of people, such as shippers, agents and vendors, and are expected to have excellent customer service skills in dealing with customers.
Export managers are also often responsible for personnel management, which often includes the hiring, training and supervision of staff.
In their accounting function, export managers may keep track of invoices and prepare reports to expedite the billing process.
They may also have to ensure that shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry.
Directs foreign sales and service outlets of an organization: Negotiates contracts with foreign sales and distribution centers to establish outlets.
Directs clerical staff in expediting export correspondence, bid requests, and credit collections.
Directs conversion of products to foreign standards and specifications to ensure efficient operation under foreign conditions.
Arranges shipping details, such as export licenses, customs declarations, and packing, shipping, and routing of product.
Directs clerical and technical staff in preparation of foreign language sales manuals.
Expedites import-export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions.
Deal with customer complaints in a professional and helpful manner
Organise and attend customer visits and represent company at trade shows as part of an agreed plan.