The position of foreign trade merchandiser is different in each company, and the things that need to be done are also different. Some companies require merchandisers to do everything except taking orders, and some companies specifically allocate merchandisers to do this. A process. In any case, foreign trade merchandisers need to have some necessary skills. The following are important skills on how to be a good foreign trade merchandiser.
1. Communication skills. Foreign trade merchandisers need to communicate with business, finance, freight forwarders, customs brokers, banks and other parties. Timely and effective communication is very necessary. Therefore, foreign trade merchandisers need to have good writing skills and be able to express meaning accurately to avoid misunderstandings and communication barriers.
2. Time management ability. From the time a shipment of goods is loaded at the factory to when the documents are submitted to the bank or sent to the customer, time is very tight. Every step must be carefully tracked to avoid delays in delivery. Foreign trade merchandisers need to track the progress of each order and deal with problems in the order in a timely manner. Time management is very important. Time needs to be reasonably arranged to complete various tasks to ensure that each order can be completed on time.
3. Be familiar with UCP600. Foreign trade merchandisers must be familiar with the production and operation procedures of letters of credit, and master the terms and requirements of UCP600.
4. English ability. It is very important to master the professional terminology and English expression skills related to foreign trade, which can be accumulated slowly at work. Foreign trade merchandisers also need to master foreign trade-related professional knowledge, understand international trade regulations and processes, be familiar with various trade documents and letters of credit, and master international trade terms and transportation methods.
5. Work attitude. Every job should be taken seriously, every step should be completed carefully, and new knowledge should be learned and applied to improve work efficiency.
The above are the important skills of how to be a good foreign trade merchandiser. Foreign trade merchandisers are an indispensable and important role in the foreign trade industry. They need to have good communication skills, time concept, and basic knowledge of UCP600 and English terms related to foreign trade. Moreover, a dedicated and serious work attitude is also essential. Only by possessing these necessary skills can we complete our work better, meet customer needs, and help the company achieve better performance and reputation.