A professional who directs activities of world trade department in chamber of commerce to assist business concerns in developing and utilizing foreign markets. Responsibilities include:

• Conducts economic and commercial surveys in foreign countries to locate markets for products and services.
• Analyzes data and publishes bulletins concerning business developments in other countries, regulations affecting world trade, and opportunities for selling and buying products.
• Advises business and other groups on local, national, and international legislation affecting world trade.
• Advises exporters and importers on documentation procedures and certifies commercial documents that are required by foreign countries.
• Entertains foreign governmental officials and business representatives to promote trade relations.
• Promotes travel to other countries.