Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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import export specialist
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 66 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
embargo regulations
create import-export commercial documentation
arrange customs inspection
apply export strategies
plan transport operations
ensure customs compliance
create solutions to problems
arrange customs documents
international import export regulations
communicate with shipment forwarders
apply conflict management
build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
apply import strategies
manage import export licenses
have computer literacy
meet deadlines
speak different languages
administer multi-modal logistics
handle quotes from prospective shippers
international commercial transactions rules
perform clerical duties
value-added tax law
handle carriers
monitor merchandise delivery
apply for refunds
file claims with insurance companies
Optional & specialised skills
textile industry machinery products
meat and meat products
fruit and vegetable products
write work-related reports
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
national regulations on handling cargo
metal and metal ore products
abide by business ethical code of conducts
perform market research
food and beverage industry
perform export of commodities
ICT software specifications
animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin
clothing and footwear products
apply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages
regulations for international transportation
export control principles
export regulations of dual-use goods
waste and scrap products
protective measures against the introduction of organisms
flower and plant products
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
office equipment
tobacco products
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
chemical products
electrical household appliances products
investigate manufacturing facilities
glassware products
hides, skins and leather products
general principles of food law
electronic and telecommunication equipment
pharmaceutical products
machinery products
computer equipment
construction products
communicate with customers
household products
international regulations for cargo handling
types of coffee beans
watches and jewellery products
dairy and edible oil products
perform import of commodities
machine tools
communication principles
live animal products
regulations on substances
clothing industry
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
industrial tools
perfume and cosmetic products
types of maritime vessels
types of aircraft
agricultural equipment
beverage products
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
footwear industry
teamwork principles
office furniture products
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
wood products
food hygiene rules
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
multimedia systems
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
Other matches: import export specialist in beverages · import export specialist in agricultural machinery and equipment · import export specialist in office machinery and equipment · import export specialist in flowers and plants · import export specialist in machine tools
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.