How to hire an international account representative

How to hire an international account representative, step by step

Here's a step-by-step international account representative hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an international account representative job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new international account representative
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an international account representative, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   An international account representative's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, international account representatives from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of international account representative salaries for various roles:

   Type of International Account Representative	Description	Hourly rate
   International Account Representative	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$19-38
   Accounting Analyst	An accounting analyst is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of an organization, analyzing financial transactions and financial statements, and resolving account discrepancies. Accounting analysts interpret financial data by consolidating account transactions, performing account reconciliation, and managing account receivables... Show more	$20-37
   Accounting Supervisor	Account supervisors are in charge of the accounting and financial operations within an organization's accounting department. They supervise the account team and provide feedback about their performance and recommend improvements when necessary... Show more	$24-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • General Ledger
   • GAAP
   • Foreign Currency
   • Balance Sheet Accounts
   • Financial Reports
   • External Auditors
   • International Subsidiaries
   • Internal Controls
   • Financial Data
   • International Entities
   • Intercompany Accounts
   • Close Process

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inventory, manufacturing quantity and schedule and source raw material by closely collaborating with marketing, OEM factory and consigners.
   • Execute SOX testing & develop remediation solutions.
   • Perform revision and delivery/training of critical processes pertaining to all aspects of the document solutions center and payroll print production.
   • Read and interpret a variety of regulations, technical manuals and other directives relating to logistics property administration and accounting.
   • Work with freight forwarders to ensure the accurate completion of U.S. Customs documentation to avoid shipping issues and delays.
   • Coordinate required shipping schedules with outside freight forwarders.

   More international account representative duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your international account representative job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An international account representative salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, international account representatives' average salary in south carolina is 51% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level international account representatives earn 50% less than senior-level international account representatives.
   • Certifications. An international account representative with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an international account representative's salary.

   Average international account representative salary

   $56,708yearly

   $27.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level international account representative salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average international account representative salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$80,439	$39
   2	California	$80,023	$38
   3	Maryland	$66,829	$32
   4	Virginia	$62,923	$30
   5	Washington	$58,931	$28
   6	Illinois	$57,340	$28
   7	Texas	$55,733	$27
   8	Wisconsin	$55,165	$27
   9	Florida	$53,234	$26
   10	Hawaii	$53,161	$26
   11	Indiana	$52,102	$25
   12	North Carolina	$50,739	$24
   13	Arizona	$49,628	$24
   14	Ohio	$48,886	$24
   15	Georgia	$48,685	$23
   16	Missouri	$45,808	$22
   17	Tennessee	$45,739	$22
   18	Kentucky	$45,620	$22

   Average international account representative salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP	$98,336	$47.28
   2	Amazon	$97,375	$46.81	68
   3	ON Semiconductor	$75,093	$36.10
   4	Key Energy Services	$65,650	$31.56
   5	Samtec	$62,705	$30.15
   6	SBA Communications	$61,293	$29.47
   7	Smith & Associates	$61,218	$29.43	2
   8	Monsanto	$58,354	$28.05
   9	Ayzenberg	$57,557	$27.67
   10	G Force	$57,533	$27.66
   11	ASA Electronics	$57,261	$27.53
   12	JumpCloud	$56,934	$27.37	1
   13	Toyota Tsusho Corporation	$56,596	$27.21	3
   14	NNR Global Logistics	$54,598	$26.25
   15	Kairos Prison Ministry	$54,488	$26.20
   16	Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores	$44,178	$21.24	2

4. Writing an international account representative job description

   An international account representative job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an international account representative job description:

   International account representative job description example

   Growing and high end furniture manufacturing company is seeking MULTIPLE Production Planner/International Accounts Coordinator's to grow a dynamic and fun team!
   
   **PLEASE NOTE COMPANY IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN 90016 AND WILL BE RELOCATING TO A BRAND NEW OFFICE IN TORRANCE WITHIN THE NEXT 1-3 MONTHS*
   
   **Furniture, Manufacturing, Garment, Apparel, Lighting, Perfume, Cashmere, Textile, Retail, Distribution and Merchandising industry background is a huge plus**
   Reports To: Production Managers, Production Coordinators along with General Manager/COO
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   • Working with domestic and international customers, clients and vendors
   • Responsible for the planning and execution of production activity for made-to-order and custom luxury furniture and decor.
   • Executes each sales order according to company standards and the customer's specifications.
   • Requires an ability to effectively communicate with a number of players, including but not limited to: sales representatives, warehouse supervisors, craftsman artisans, department managers, internal departments (accounting, shipping and receiving, etc.), third party vendors, and whoever else necessary to fulfill the order.
   • Monitor and manage inventory, maintain data within software systems and networks, observe standards for accurate accounting, perform visual and tactile inspections of each piece throughout various stages of production, and participate in the customization process.
   • Print and Email Order Acknowledgments as required
   • Process, send, follow up, and update Drawing for Approvals as necessary
   • Send, follow up, and update Finish Samples for Approval
   • Follow up on Status Checks and order completions
   • Communicate effectively with all vendors/finishing shops regarding purchase order status and details
   • Respond to all inquiries either via of phone, e-mail or mail effectively and timely
   • Work with clients and vendors to manage expectations and avoid problems wherever possible
   • Process/Receive all packing slips timely and accurately
   • Special projects as needed.
   • Additional duties as necessary.
   • Other duties as assigned
   
   Apply for this great position as Production Planner/International Account Rep's needed today! Please forward resume in a Microsoft Word Document for immediate consideration and ask for Azuri at the AppleOne Downtown Los Angeles Bunker Hill office.
   
   ***PAY IS COMMENSURATE TO EXPERIENCE***
   
   We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence, diversity and inclusion.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right international account representative for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with international account representatives they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit international account representatives who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your international account representative job on Zippia to find and recruit international account representative candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit international account representatives, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new international account representative

   Once you've decided on a perfect international account representative candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new international account representative first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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