international sales
Cross-border business transactions
International sales refers to the commercial exchange of goods or services across national borders.
The term covers everything from a manufacturer exporting products to foreign distributors to a company's overseas revenue figures: International sales account for forty percent of our business.
In corporate contexts, an international sales department or representative handles customers and markets outside the home country.
- foreign buyersCustomers from abroad
- trade lawRules governing business exchanges
- letters of creditBank-issued payment guarantees
- wire transferElectronic bank-to-bank payment
- bill of ladingCargo shipment receipt
export · embargoes · cultural adaptation · market entry · tariffs · export controls · duty free · shipping containers · customs clearance · free trade agreements · localization · trade barriers · customs brokers · market segmentation · trade shows · price negotiation · closing the deal · e-commerce platforms
- salessale, selling, salesperson, salesman, saleswoman
- foreign workoverseas job, work permit, work visa, foreign assignment, overseas posting
- international workdiplomat, ambassador, translator, interpreter, foreign correspondent
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