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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
international import export regulations
apply import strategies
handle quotes from prospective shippers
apply export strategies
administer multi-modal logistics
file claims with insurance companies
apply for refunds
have computer literacy
ensure customs compliance
arrange customs documents
arrange customs inspection
manage import export licenses
build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
embargo regulations
perform clerical duties
apply conflict management
meet deadlines
speak different languages
monitor merchandise delivery
create import-export commercial documentation
communicate with shipment forwarders
value-added tax law
create solutions to problems
international commercial transactions rules
handle carriers
plan transport operations
Optional & specialised skills
food and beverage industry
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
apply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages
perform export of commodities
pharmaceutical products
household products
live animal products
ICT software specifications
perform market research
tobacco products
clothing and footwear products
computer equipment
abide by business ethical code of conducts
meat and meat products
regulations on substances
metal and metal ore products
export control principles
communicate with customers
animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin
flower and plant products
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
footwear industry
agricultural equipment
international regulations for cargo handling
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
waste and scrap products
beverage products
general principles of food law
electronic and telecommunication equipment
industrial tools
wood products
textile industry machinery products
food hygiene rules
hides, skins and leather products
write work-related reports
dairy and edible oil products
investigate manufacturing facilities
protective measures against the introduction of organisms
perform import of commodities
machinery products
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
watches and jewellery products
fruit and vegetable products
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
types of maritime vessels
perfume and cosmetic products
machine tools
export regulations of dual-use goods
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
office equipment
multimedia systems
construction products
types of coffee beans
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
national regulations on handling cargo
office furniture products
clothing industry
glassware products
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
regulations for international transportation
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
types of aircraft
teamwork principles
communication principles
chemical products
electrical household appliances 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.