International Trade Research & Sourcing Executive – AI Enabled
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
Department: International Trading / Global Sourcing
About the Company
We are an international trading and sourcing business working on requirements across multiple countries.
Our transactions may involve:
* India → International markets
* International markets → India
* Third-country → Third-country
Products can include chemicals, metals, industrial raw materials, commodities and other B2B products.
We are looking for a highly energetic International Trade Research & Sourcing Executive who is excellent at internet research, supplier discovery, buyer research, AI tools, Excel and systematic follow-up.
This person will work closely with the International Trade Manager and management team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research International Requirements
Take a product requirement and research:
* Product specifications
* Manufacturers
* Suppliers
* Exporters
* Buyers
* Importers
* Countries of origin
* Destination markets
* Market prices
* Trade data
* HS codes
* Certifications
* Regulatory requirements
2. Supplier Discovery
Find potential suppliers using:
* Google
* Company websites
* Industry directories
* Trade databases
* Government databases
* LinkedIn
* B2B platforms
* Trade associations
* AI research tools
Identify multiple suppliers rather than relying on the first search result.
3. Supplier Verification
Research and record:
* Company name
* Manufacturing location
* Website
* Product range
* Production capacity
* Export markets
* Certifications
* Contact details
* Export history
* Available specifications
Identify whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, trader or broker.
4. RFQ Management
Prepare and send professional RFQs.
Follow up with suppliers to obtain:
* Price
* MOQ
* Quantity availability
* Specification
* Packaging
* Lead time
* Incoterm
* Payment terms
* Loading port
* Certificates
* COA
* SDS
* Regulatory information
5. Buyer Research
Find potential international buyers, importers and distributors.
Prepare databases containing:
Company | Country | Product | Website | Contact Person | Email | Phone | Requirement | Status | Last Follow-Up | Next Action
6. AI-Assisted Research
Use AI tools such as:
* ChatGPT
* Claude
* Gemini
* Perplexity
* Microsoft Copilot
* AI-enabled Excel/Google Sheets
to:
* Understand new products
* Analyse technical specifications
* Compare products
* Research manufacturers
* Find potential buyers
* Analyse trade information
* Summarise documents
* Prepare emails
* Prepare RFQs
* Compare quotations
* Create reports
* Prepare presentations
The candidate must understand that AI output must be independently verified before being presented as fact.
7. Commercial Comparison
Prepare supplier comparison sheets covering:
* Price
* Currency
* Quantity
* MOQ
* Packaging
* Incoterm
* Freight
* Payment terms
* Delivery
* Certifications
* Quality
* Validity
Highlight the best commercial options for management.
8. Presentation Preparation
Prepare professional presentations using:
* PowerPoint
* Canva
* Excel
* Google Slides
* AI presentation tools
Present information clearly through:
* Product summaries
* Supplier profiles
* Market information
* Price comparisons
* Cost calculations
* Logistics information
* Commercial proposals
9. Follow-Up
Maintain daily follow-up with:
* Suppliers
* Buyers
* Freight forwarders
* Inspection agencies
* Agents
* Other trade partners
No enquiry should remain unattended.
Maintain a clear record of:
What was requested → what was received → what is pending → who needs to be contacted → when to follow up.
10. CRM & Database Management
Maintain accurate databases for:
* Suppliers
* Manufacturers
* Buyers
* Products
* Prices
* Quotations
* Contacts
* Trade opportunities
* Follow-ups
* Closed transactions
Key Skills
Essential
* Excellent internet research skills
* Supplier sourcing
* Buyer research
* International trade knowledge
* Excel / Google Sheets
* PowerPoint
* Canva
* Professional email writing
* Strong English
* AI tools
* Data organisation
* Follow-up discipline
Strong Advantage
Experience with:
* Import/export
* Chemical sourcing
* Metals
* Commodities
* Industrial raw materials
* Trade databases
* Customs/HS codes
* International logistics
* Freight calculation
* REACH/compliance research
* CRM systems
Ideal Candidate
You should enjoy finding information that other people cannot easily find.
For example, if management gives you:
“Find Indian manufacturers of a particular chemical who can supply 500 MT/month to Europe.”
you should be able to research and produce:
1. List of manufacturers
2. Manufacturer verification
3. Contact details
4. Production capacity
5. Product specification
6. Export history
7. REACH/compliance information where applicable
8. Indicative price
9. MOQ
10. Packaging
11. Loading port
12. Potential freight
13. Supplier comparison
14. Recommended suppliers
15. Draft RFQ
16. Follow-up tracker
Qualifications
Preferred:
* B.Com
* BBA
* MBA
* International Business
* Supply Chain
* Commerce
* Engineering / Science
Candidates with strong research, sourcing and AI skills will also be considered regardless of academic specialisation.
Experience
2–5 years preferred.
Fresh graduates with exceptional research ability, English communication, Excel skills and demonstrated AI proficiency may also be considered for an entry-level position.
Performance Measures
The candidate will be evaluated on:
* Number of qualified suppliers identified
* Quality of supplier research
* Number of qualified buyers identified
* RFQ response rate
* Speed of research
* Accuracy of information
* Follow-up completion
* Quality of comparison reports
* Quality of presentations
* Database/CRM discipline
* Contribution to successfully closed transactions
Important Requirement
This is not a data-entry job.
We need someone who can think, research, investigate, use AI, communicate with international companies and turn incomplete information into actionable commercial intelligence.
A candidate who is naturally curious, technologically comfortable and persistent in follow-up will be highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years preferred in sourcing / international trade / research / business development
Pay: Up to ₹40,005.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
