Having been involved in importing and exporting for over a decade, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of how to get things shipped around the world, but how wrong I was.
Laura Roppert, Operations Manager at International Trade Matters describes what it’s like to work alongside this vibrant group of experts across the infinitely diverse subject of global trade…
There is so much more to international trade than the actual movement of goods; compliance, strategy, marketing, sales, accounting, and law, to name just a few.
With their bevvy of knowledge, experienced specialists like the team at International Trade Matters are the best toolkit for any importers or exporters out there, and what I’ve learnt through working with them would certainly have made my job a lot easier when I started out in importing and exporting.
We see such a large variety of support requests from every industry and sector – be it exporting human hair extensions – or helping to clear an import stuck dockside costing the client thousands. It is all in a days work for our team. No day is the same and I enjoy nothing more than seeing the original enquiry come in, and witnessing how the team support clients quickly and efficiently. Their expertise is not just theoretical; it has been honed through real-world applications, audits, and strategic problem-solving and that is simply invaluable.
The other part of my role at International Trade Matters is heavily involved with our network of fantastic Chambers of Commerce. In the past 4 years I have made some great connections in every corner of the UK, getting to see first-hand how incredibly important the service that these Chambers give to their members is. The number of different companies and delegates that they put through for training, or support is incredible – from large multi-national household names to small sole traders just starting out on their international trade journey – and everyone in between!
To sum up my ramblings, International Trade Matters Ltd is not just a workplace; it’s a hub of innovation, learning, and growth where no two days are the same – now, I’d best get back to work and deal with the next enquiry!