Export Sales Specialist Jobs
Export Sales Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and consumer goods, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in freight forwarding, international distribution, and OEM sales. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Perform routine analytical testing according to established protocols and work instructions.
- Manage import/export activities in compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate international shipments through ocean, air, land, and rail transportation.
- Liaise with regional Import/Export coordinators, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Expedite import/export processes in coordination with Warehousing, Distribution, and Production Planning teams.
- Process and monitor orders for assigned countries and product portfolios.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and compliant import/export documentation.
- Audit team members' files to ensure proper documentation and audit readiness.
- Participate in internal and external audits, including USCBP and EPA audits.
- Maintain updated knowledge of import/export laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and provide training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Serve as the primary contact for international partners and customers.
- Conduct import/export process training for team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to implement best practices and process improvements.
- Handle complex global trade accounts and assigned trade lanes.
- Perform additional duties and participate in projects as required.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of international trade, import/export procedures, and logistics coordination.
- Understanding of customs regulations and government compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and auditing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to develop and deliver training.
- Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent.
- Training or knowledge in import/export regulations and global trade compliance preferred.
- Familiarity with APHIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), USDA, and other government agency regulations.
- Must be able to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks.
- Start Time: 08:00 AM
- Must have prior office experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
- Ability to manage complex international trade accounts and shipments.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing regulatory training and professional development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with international partners and multiple internal departments.
Anticipated Start Date
- Perform routine analytical testing according to established protocols and work instructions.
- Manage import/export activities in compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate international shipments through ocean, air, land, and rail transportation.
- Liaise with regional Import/Export coordinators, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Expedite import/export processes in coordination with Warehousing, Distribution, and Production Planning teams.
- Process and monitor orders for assigned countries and product portfolios.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and compliant import/export documentation.
- Audit team members' files to ensure proper documentation and audit readiness.
- Participate in internal and external audits, including USCBP and EPA audits.
- Maintain updated knowledge of import/export laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and provide training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Serve as the primary contact for international partners and customers.
- Conduct import/export process training for team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to implement best practices and process improvements.
- Handle complex global trade accounts and assigned trade lanes.
- Perform additional duties and participate in projects as required.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of international trade, import/export procedures, and logistics coordination.
- Understanding of customs regulations and government compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and auditing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to develop and deliver training.
- Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent.
- Training or knowledge in import/export regulations and global trade compliance preferred.
- Familiarity with APHIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), USDA, and other government agency regulations.
- Must be able to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks.
- Start Time: 08:00 AM
- Must have prior office experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
- Ability to manage complex international trade accounts and shipments.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing regulatory training and professional development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with international partners and multiple internal departments.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in export sales specialist jobs.
- Three or more years of international sales or export business development experience
- Proficiency with Incoterms, letters of credit, and export documentation processes
- Experience using CRM software to manage international accounts and pipeline
- Fluency or working proficiency in a second language such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Portuguese
- Bachelor's degree in international business, marketing, or a related field
- Familiarity with U.S. export compliance regulations and export licensing requirements
Tips for Your Export Sales Specialist Job Search
Quantify your international sales results
Hiring managers for export roles want to see revenue numbers, territory growth, and new market entries on your resume. Replace vague descriptions like 'managed accounts' with figures showing how much you grew export revenue or how many new distributors you signed.
Highlight your compliance and documentation knowledge
Export sales roles routinely require familiarity with export control regulations, Incoterms, letters of credit, and commercial invoicing. Calling these out explicitly in your resume separates you from generalist sales candidates who lack the trade documentation background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists export sales specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with active export programs
Search for employers in industries with established overseas distribution networks, such as industrial equipment, agricultural commodities, or specialty chemicals. Openings at companies already exporting to multiple regions tend to offer more defined territory responsibilities and faster ramp-up.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for export sales roles frequently ask how you handled a distributor conflict, navigated a delayed shipment, or recovered a stalled deal in a foreign market. Prepare two or three specific examples that show how you resolved a cross-border commercial problem from start to close.
Negotiate territory scope in your offer conversation
Export sales compensation often ties directly to territory size and the number of assigned countries. Before accepting an offer, clarify which markets are exclusively yours, which are shared, and whether you can propose new markets for expansion, since these factors shape your earning potential significantly.
Export Sales Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most export sales specialists?
The most active employers for export sales specialists right now are PGL, Kuehne+Nagel, and MEDLOG Transport & Logistics, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing and industrial equipment companies consistently account for a large share of open roles.
How many export sales specialist jobs are remote?
About 60% of export sales specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in industries where warehouse or port access is part of the job. Account management and business development functions within the role tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to logistics operations or compliance audits are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become an export sales specialist?
Start by building a foundation in sales and international trade through a degree in international business, marketing, or supply chain management. Gain hands-on experience in a sales or customer service role that involves cross-border transactions, then pursue certifications such as the Certified Export Specialist credential to formalize your trade knowledge. Building language skills and direct experience with export documentation accelerates hiring into dedicated export sales roles.
How do you get hired as an export sales specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like international sales coordinator or inside export sales rep, which often serve as entry points into the field. Emphasize any exposure to foreign customers, international shipping processes, or a second language in your resume. Employers in smaller manufacturing or agricultural companies frequently hire candidates with strong sales fundamentals and train them on the export compliance side of the job.
What does the export sales specialist interview process look like?
Most interview processes for export sales specialist roles include an initial phone screen focused on your international sales background, followed by one or two video or in-person interviews with a sales manager or regional director. You should expect scenario questions about handling distributor conflicts, navigating shipment delays, or opening a new market. Some employers add a short role-play exercise or ask you to present a mock territory plan.
Where can I find and apply to export sales specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to export sales specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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