Business sales executive
Tasks
- Advises home and overseas producers on the likely future demand for their goods.
- Carries out customs clearance procedures for imports, arranges their storage and delivery and sells them personally or through a commodity broker.
- Arranges for shipment of commodities overseas and ensures that insurance and export licences are in order.
- Obtains orders from buyers and arranges payment by bill of exchange, letter of credit or other means.
- Investigates and evaluates home and overseas demand for commodities.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 26% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£23,030 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for business sales executive is £23,030
210 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 210. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for business sales executive roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £23,030 per year. That is about £1,919 per month or £11.81 per hour. New workers generally start on £16,321, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £42,896
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 210 people are employed in the region.
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