What skills are needed to succeed in global trade?

International business professionals in our Twitter community came together last month for a #TradeElite chat on the topic of skills in global trade. Speaking from a variety of backgrounds, levels of experience and geographic locations, they discussed the skills, knowledge and abilities that are needed to succeed in the industry.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Logistics, import and export associate — Supco Canada Railway Supply Group

Supco are looking for a Logistics , import and export associate to join its team and accept the following responsibilities. The associate should have superior organizational and communication skills, responsible for the management and action of smooth coordination of export, import, logistics (trucking, shipping, etc.) and procurement in a fast-paced environment.

The importance of managing your international export compliance

Before entering into an international supply agreement, companies should ensure that they are aware of all international regulations that might affect the purchase, including export…

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Export Development Manager — Hipstreet

Apply your strong organizational skills and attention to detail to coordinate and assist in the establishment and administration of effective and relevant export/import procedures and to develop exports to Europe (other than U.K) as Hipstreet’s new Export Development Manager for Europe.

Laying strong foundations for an exciting international trade career

My career path took an international focus very early on with a degree in international relations and economics, and work experience with an international aid organization and intergovernmental unit within the Government of Canada.

Patrick Barry

Originally from New Brunswick, Patrick moved to Ottawa following the completion of his bachelor's degree at Mount Allsion University. With experience spanning both the public and private sectors Patrick has become well versed in market research, business development, and intergovernmental relations. Patrick currently works as part of the economic team at the South African High Commission in Ottawa. Anyone wishing to learn more about the South African market in encouraged to contact him.

Assistant Logistics Manager — JAM Industries

Company JAM Industries Position Assistant Logistics Manager Location Baie-d’urfe, QC Description JAM Industries is a leading distributor of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment and musical…

Six steps to finding out if you’re ready for international trade

But even if you have a product or service that seems to have international appeal, your company may not actually be ready for international trade. Doing business overseas is much more complicated than staying at home, and any successful exporter will tell you that they looked very carefully at their company before they decided to go abroad.

9 reasons why you should spend more time doing international trade research

Whether or not to become involved in or expand in international trade is a crucial business decision. In today’s highly competitive and global business environment, companies are finding that they must incorporate some form of international trade in order to maintain their level of competitiveness.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

A lawyer’s perspective on why the risks are worth the rewards of doing international business

Every day, lawyers warn clients about all the risks of doing business, especially international business. That is okay — business lawyers want to prevent their clients from getting sued by regulators or customers, among other possible plaintiffs.

Susie Yovic Hoeller, CITP|FIBP

Susan (“Susie”) Yovic Hoeller has been practicing international business and regulatory law for over three decades. Susie was born in Chicago and raised in Montreal. She has represented Fortune 100 companies, middle market companies, and start ups while living in Chicago, Dallas and NW Arkansas. She is currently located in Tampa, Florida.