Export Management

Getting a foothold in this booming industry is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Most of the government recognized institutes like Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and National Institute of Export Management conduct rigorous common entrance test which consists of questions concerning English, Business Awareness, Reasoning, General Science and Knowledge concerning global affairs. Subsequently, a group discussion and interview is lined up to assess the suitability and aptitude of aspirants for the field of Export Management. Private institutes also conduct entrance tests on similar pattern.

Minimum qualification needed to opt for a course in Export Management is a graduation preferably with commerce stream. Undergraduate courses like B.com and BBS or BIBF are always handy when it comes to choosing this type of profession. There are many certificates, diplomas and bachelors courses available in this field.

One who wants to pursue Diploma course in export management should have completed 10+2 in any stream. The selection is made on the basis of entrance examination and also in few cases students are selected through interview only.

An export executive needs to be knowledgeable about the global trading environment, factors responsible for it, rules and regulations and other related practical issues concerning foreign trade. Besides, an aspirant must possess an outgoing, friendly personality; ability to handle pressure, ability to handle deadlines and excellent communication skills.

After successful training in export management, an export executive can find employment in: Export Department of Companies, Export Houses, Trading Houses, Star Trading Houses, Super Star Trading Houses, Export Processing Zones, and Export Oriented Units, Export Promotion Councils, Development Authorities & Commodity Boards, Cargo Clearing & Handling Agents, Marine Insurance Companies, Packaging Industries.

In this field vacancies are normally there for marketing, documentation, shipping and packaging departments of global business entities including MNCs and other international trading houses. Lastly, an export executive can always take up self employment and start his own export venture. Many Indian export executives have written their own success stories in India and abroad.

With the process of international trade becoming a necessity for every country of the world, the status of specialized professionals in export management has become very rewarding. An export management executive can always expect to be paid well. Initially as a trainee, one can start with a salary of Rs.8000-Rs.12000. One can command a higher salary as the understanding raises, Generally MNCs and private companies pay higher. Export management is among those fields, where sky is the limit for the talented ones.