Tasks
- Advises home and overseas producers on the likely future demand for their goods.
- Carries out customs clearance procedures for imports, arranges their storage and delivery and sells them personally or through a commodity broker.
- Arranges for shipment of commodities overseas and ensures that insurance and export licences are in order.
- Obtains orders from buyers and arranges payment by bill of exchange, letter of credit or other means.
- Investigates and evaluates home and overseas demand for particular commodities.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 21% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£24,804 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for importer or exporter is £24,804
211 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 211. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for importer or exporter roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £24,804 per year. That is about £2,067 per month or £12.72 per hour. New workers generally start on £13,856, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £49,356
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 211 people are employed in the region.
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