Tasks Include:

·         identifies local and overseas business opportunities and determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of sale with producers

·         researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the import and export of goods to and from Australia

·         liaises with customs officers and other government representatives to ensure that goods being imported are legal, and meet Australian standards

·         develops a business plan and implements marketing, operating, personnel, pricing and credit policy and procedures

·         appoints agents and/or distributors

·         arranges the shipping of goods to and from Australia

·         monitors the performance of the business and prepares estimates, financial statements and reports of import-export operations

·         may provide quotes to customers and organise promotional campaigns for the business or for customers’ products