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Patagonia, Inc.

Trade Compliance Leader

Ventura, CA · On-site

Trade Compliance Leader Team: Customs & Trade Scope: PeopleManager, M4 Years of Experience: 10+ ... Represent the Company with the Center for Excellence and Expertise for Apparel and Footwear. * Own ...

Northrop Grumman

Manager 2 Global Trade

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $199K/yr

Manages a team of Global Trade professionals Serves as Empowered Official for transactional ... represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when ...

Patagonia

Trade Compliance Leader

Ventura, CA · On-site

$150 - $160/hr

Trade Compliance Leader Team: Customs & Trade Scope: People Manager, M4 Years of Experience: 10+ ... Represent the Company with the Center for Excellence and Expertise for Apparel and Footwear. Own ...

Patagonia

Trade Compliance Leader

Ventura, CA · On-site

Trade Compliance Leader Team: Customs & Trade Scope: People Manager, M4 Years of Experience: 10+ ... Represent the Company with the Center for Excellence and Expertise for Apparel and Footwear. * Own ...

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How much do trade representative jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade representative in California is $21.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.71 and $24.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trade representative?

Trade Representatives are professionals who negotiate, implement, and oversee trade agreements between countries or organizations. They work to promote their country's or company's economic interests abroad by reducing trade barriers, resolving trade disputes, and fostering international business relationships. Trade Representatives often collaborate with government agencies, industry groups, and foreign officials to ensure favorable trade terms and compliance with international laws. Their work is critical for expanding market access and supporting economic growth.

How does a trade representative typically collaborate with internal teams and external partners to negotiate successful trade agreements?

Trade Representatives work closely with internal teams such as legal, compliance, and product specialists to understand their organization's objectives and constraints. Externally, they engage with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international counterparts to build relationships and gather critical market intelligence. Successful negotiation often involves balancing diverse interests, coordinating feedback between parties, and ensuring all agreements align with both regulatory requirements and organizational goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trust and facilitating smooth collaboration throughout the negotiation process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trade representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trade Representative, you need strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-cultural communication skills, usually supported by a degree in international relations, business, or economics. Familiarity with trade regulations, market analysis software, and global trade management systems is typically required. Relationship-building, adaptability, and persuasive communication are vital soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively promoting trade interests, navigating complex international markets, and building successful partnerships.

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Infographic showing various Trade Representative job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,981 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Commercial Trade Representative-B2B-Doors and Windows

Pella Doors and Windows of Northern California

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

As a Northern California Pella Commercial Trade Sales Professional, you will develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with builders, contractors, architects, trade organizations and homeowners. San Francisco (including the Peninsula) are your territory. You will be responsible for all practices and aspects to generate a high-volume, profitable sales within your market. We need detail oriented, personable individuals who thrive in Challenging situations (Bartenders looking for a career move are encouraged to apply). The work environment as a Pella Commercial Sales Professional includes showrooms, jobsites, the occasional Trade Show and customer homes. Our most successful Sales Reps come from a construction background or have had experience with fenestration in some capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, but not limited to:

· Responsible for all aspects of the sale including product application, installation, and customer service

· Keeping up with industry codes, trends and requirements

· Represent Pella Doors & Windows at company-sponsored events, professional group invitations, trade association meetings, and consumer shows

· Perform product demonstrations for remodeling, new construction and residential projects

· Read and interpret blueprints

· Learn and understand how Pella products are installed properly and in accordance with recommended guidelines of the manufacturer

· Generate own leads, and follow-up on leads generated by Manager reports, Pella Corporation, window store generated and outstanding Pella proposals

· And most importantly…sell, sell, sell!

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2+ years of outside sales experience preferred

· Customer service and public relations skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

· Have organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and be able to meet deadlines

· Conflict negotiation skills

· Ability to be mobile and be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40lbs

· Must have own fully insured and functional automobile

· Must live in market specified in advertisement THIS IS NOT NEGOTIABLE!

DESIRED SKILLS:

· Prior knowledge of general construction application and terminology

· Prior knowledge of Window and Door application or components and terminology

· Ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be self-guided, and have outstanding follow-up.

Company Description

Pella Windows & Doors of Northern California is a locally owned Pella distributorship and is focused on bringing customers beautiful, high quality, custom made Windows and Doors. Serving all of Northern California and Northern Nevada, we are a team of Pella Experts backed by one of the best product warranties in the industry.