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Trade development officer

A trade development officer is a person who develops and implements trade policy, both internally and within the international relations of import and export.

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promote free trade

maintain relations with local representatives

establish collaborative relations

develop trade policies

build international relations

About trade development officer

The officer analyses the domestic and foreign market in order to promote and conduct business activity, using market analysis and knowledge of economics to establish which markets offer real opportunities for businesses to sell and invest.

The officer develops trade policy and ensures that trade proceedings comply with the regulations and that businesses are protected against disruption, which covers dumping, sudden import surges and the trade defence measures taken in response.

Regulations governing international import and export, competition law and company law all bear on what may be agreed, and an arrangement that suits two businesses may still be unlawful. The officer builds international relations, keeping in contact with ministries, chambers of commerce and diplomatic missions and with partners in other countries. In those contacts, the officer draws on knowledge of international business. Educational requirements are set by the employer; knowledge of economics, law and international business is the basis.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (15)

government policy implementationgovernment policy implementationThe procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.international commercial transactions rulesinternational commercial transactions rulesPre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.international businessinternational businessThe processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.economicseconomicsEconomic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.market analysismarket analysisThe field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.business strategy conceptsbusiness strategy conceptsThe terminology related to the design and implementation of major trends and aims which are taken by an organisation's executives, while keeping in mind its resources, competition and environments.international import export regulationsinternational import export regulationsThe principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.competition lawcompetition lawThe legal regulations that maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive behaviour of companies and organisations.corporate lawcorporate lawThe legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stake...promote free tradepromote free tradeDevelop strategies for the promotion of free trade, open competition between businesses for the development of economic growth, in order to gain support for free trade and competition regulation polic...maintain relations with local representativesmaintain relations with local representativesMaintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.establish collaborative relationsestablish collaborative relationsEstablish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both pa...develop trade policiesdevelop trade policiesDevelop strategies which support economic growth and facilitate productive trade relations both nationally and internationally.build international relationsbuild international relationsBuild positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.perform market researchperform market researchGather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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project management principlesproject management principlesDifferent elements and phases of project management.financial forecastingfinancial forecastingThe tool used in performing fiscal financial management to identify revenue trends and estimated financial conditions.carry out strategic researchcarry out strategic researchResearch long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.liaise with local authoritiesliaise with local authoritiesMaintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.maintain relationships with government agenciesmaintain relationships with government agenciesEstablish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.investigate competition restrictionsinvestigate competition restrictionsInvestigate practices and methodologies used by businesses or organisations which restrict free trade and competition, and which facilitate market dominance by a single firm, in order to identify the ...develop international cooperation strategiesdevelop international cooperation strategiesDevelop plans which ensure a cooperation between international public organisations such as researching different international organisations and their goals and assessing possible alignment with othe...develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...advise on government policy complianceadvise on government policy complianceAdvise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure co...perform project managementperform project managementManage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific g...assess risk factorsassess risk factorsDetermine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.advise on legislative actsadvise on legislative actsAdvise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.build business relationshipsbuild business relationshipsEstablish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the orga...manage government policy implementationmanage government policy implementationManage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation procedure.host trade delegationshost trade delegationsOrganise meetings with groups of government officials or company executives coming to the country in order to assess the potential for economic cooperation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a trade development officer do?

Trade development officers develop and implement trade policies both internally and in international import and export relations. They analyse the domestic and foreign markets in order to promote and establish business operations, and ensure trade proceedings are compliant with legislation and businesses are protected from distortions.

What skills does a trade development officer need?

A trade development officer needs 15 essential skills, including government policy implementation, international commercial transactions rules, international business, economics, market analysis.

Will AI replace trade development officer jobs?

The AI disruption score for trade development officer is 78/100 (very high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: market analysis, financial forecasting, international commercial transactions rules. Most resilient: maintain relationships with government agencies, maintain relations with local representatives, establish collaborative relations.

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Quick Facts

SectorFinancial Services
ISCO GroupBusiness and administration professionals
Essential Skills15

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