International Trade Specialist
48AI EXPOSURE TODAY48
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST86%
NOT A FORECAST86%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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International Trade Specialist
As an International Trade Specialist, you are at the forefront of global commerce, facilitating the exchange of goods and services across borders. This role is crucial for driving economic growth and fostering international relationships, making it a key player in today's interconnected world.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (48), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior International Trade AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in market research and data analysis, supporting senior specialists in identifying trade opportunities and compliance issues.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEInternational Trade SpecialistMid-level specialists manage trade projects, conduct negotiations, and provide strategic advice to businesses on international market entry.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior International Trade ManagerAt the peak of your career, you will lead international trade initiatives, develop company-wide strategies, and represent the organisation in high-stakes negotiations.£70,000+
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The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree