How to become an importer, exporter, and wholesaler
Negotiate with multiple stakeholders to buy and sell goods across international borders.
What does an importer, exporter, and wholesaler do?
Duties and tasks
- Coordinate the shipping and collection process of products locally and internationally, working with multiple stakeholders and agents to transport and distribute goods
- Create standard procedures for importing, exporting and distributing activities including planning and scheduling production and pricing
- Examine importing and exporting customs and regulations to be followed as well as laws pertaining to the wholesale distribution of goods or produce
- Keep an accurate record of all orders and operations, as well as transportation of supplies and produced items; prepare financial statements and reports on performance
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors ensuring quality and finding new partnerships and opportunities
- Manage and appoint staff working in importing and exporting activities and distribution
- Work with suppliers, staff and stakeholders to ensure quality of products, delivery schedule and negotiate costs
Industry bodies
Related jobs
- Customs broker
- Distribution and sales representative
- Merchant wholesaler
- Sales manager
- Sales representative
Discover related degrees
Undergraduate SWI-BLS-DEG
Bachelor of Business with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Postgraduate ECU-SLM-GCE
Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Undergraduate TAS-GLM-DEG
Available majors
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Maritime Business Management
Postgraduate ECU-SLM-MAS
Discover related subjects
Postgraduate TAS-JNB738
Undergraduate GRF-IBA214
Related degrees
Undergraduate LTU-BUS3SSP
Related degrees
Step up your career with these resources
Thinking about striking out on your own and starting your own company? Here's how to create an effective business plan.
10 fascinating uni subjects that are open to everyone in 2025
Want to understand the psychology behind Trumpism? Push for better climate action? Or improve your cultural sensitivity in healthcare? These online subjects—and more!—are now accepting 2025 enrolments.
5 small business courses for self-starters
Whether you’re a small business owner or plotting away at a side hustle, there are many online business courses to choose from to help you get in touch with your entrepreneurial side and launch your ideas off the ground.
How to negotiate a higher salary
Not sure what to say when negotiating your salary? Follow these tips from career strategist Kelly Magowan next time you need to make your case with an employer.
Together, we've got this
Your dedicated advisor will help you enrol, plan your studies and find confidence in the knowledge that you belong at university. They’ve helped thousands before you. Now it’s your turn.