Consultant Trade Solutions

About Customs Support Group

_Customs Support Group (CSG) is Europe’s leading independent customs services provider. Founded in 1964, we operate in_ _14 European countries_ _with_ _100+ offices_ _and a team of_ _1,700+ customs professionals_ _._

_We help companies move goods across borders smoothly and compliantly, taking the pressure out of customs._

What we do: _We support more than_ _60,000 clients_ _and process over_ _20 million declaration lines each year_ _._

_From day-to-day customs declarations to compliance, duty optimization and trade advice, we make cross-border trade easier and more predictable._

How we work: _We combine_ _local customs expertise_ _with_ _modern digital tools_ _to handle complex customs and trade requirements accurately and efficiently._

_Our specialists work closely with clients to navigate regulatory complexity, identify risks, strengthen compliance frameworks, and optimize international trade processes._

Why it matters: _Customs, export controls, and international trade regulations are becoming increasingly complex. Regulatory changes, geopolitical developments, and growing compliance expectations create both risks and opportunities for internationally operating businesses._

_CSG helps clients stay compliant, manage these risks proactively, and build customs and trade processes that support sustainable business growth._

Why Join Us

_At CSG, you will join a growing international organization at the heart of European customs and international trade._

_You will:_

• _Act as a trusted advisor to clients on complex customs, trade compliance, and export control matters._
• _Take ownership of challenging consulting projects from initial analysis through implementation and delivery._
• _Develop customized compliance strategies that have a direct impact on our clients’ international operations._
• _Work closely with customers, authorities, internal specialists, and commercial teams across a broad range of industries._
• _Use your expertise to turn commercial opportunities and qualified leads into valuable consulting engagements._
• _Contribute to the development of our Customs & Trade Compliance offering, methodologies, and best practices._
• _Share your expertise with colleagues and support the development of less experienced consultants._
• _Build your professional network and play an active role in the continued growth of our consulting business._

_This is an opportunity for an experienced customs and trade professional who wants to combine deep subject-matter expertise with consulting, project leadership, client development, and commercial impact._

Purpose of the Position

_As a Consultant Customs & Trade Compliance, you will independently advise and support clients on complex customs, export control, and trade compliance matters._

_You will lead consulting projects, assess existing customs and export control processes, identify regulatory risks and optimization opportunities, and develop practical, sustainable compliance solutions tailored to each client’s business._

_Your role goes beyond providing technical advice. You will be a trusted partner to clients, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions and ensuring their successful implementation._

_You will also have an important commercial role. Working closely with Sales, you will use your expertise to develop qualified opportunities into concrete consulting projects, support pitches and proposals, build trusted customer relationships, and identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling._

_As a senior member of the Customs & Trade Compliance team, you will contribute to quality assurance, establish best practices, share knowledge, and support the professional development of other consultants._

Main Responsibilities

_Customs & Trade Compliance Consulting_

• _Conduct detailed assessments of clients’ existing customs, export control, and trade compliance processes._
• _Identify compliance gaps, operational risks, and opportunities to improve processes and controls._
• _Advise clients on complex customs and international trade compliance matters at both strategic and operational levels._
• _Develop practical recommendations that balance regulatory requirements with clients’ operational and commercial needs._
• _Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of customs and trade compliance programs._

_Compliance Strategy Development_

• _Develop tailored strategies to ensure compliance with national and international customs and export control requirements._
• _Design and improve compliance frameworks, internal controls, procedures, and governance structures._
• _Support clients in embedding customs and trade compliance requirements into their day-to-day business processes._
• _Translate regulatory requirements into clear, sustainable, and operationally effective solutions._

_Business Development & Client Growth_

• _Actively identify new business opportunities and contribute to building a strong professional network within Customs & Trade Compliance._
• _Build trusted relationships with new and existing clients and act as a subject-matter expert throughout the commercial process._
• _Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing customer accounts._
• _Take ownership of qualified Sales leads and use your expertise to develop them into clearly defined consulting projects._
• _Work closely with Sales on complex and consultancy-led opportunities where subject-matter expertise is critical to winning the client._
• _Contribute to proposals, presentations, pitches, scopes of work, and other commercial materials._
• _Support contract discussions and the successful closing of consulting engagements._
• _Build long-term customer relationships that contribute to sustainable revenue growth._

_Project Management_

• _Lead and manage complex client projects within Customs & Trade Compliance from scoping through implementation and completion._
• _Define project objectives, deliverables, responsibilities, and priorities together with clients and internal stakeholders._
• _Ensure projects are delivered on time, at the required quality level, and in line with agreed objectives._
• _Identify project risks and dependencies early and take appropriate actions to keep delivery on track._
• _Coordinate internal specialists and external stakeholders involved in project delivery._

_Licences & Authorization Management_

• _Advise and support clients in applications for import, export, transit, and other customs-related licences and authorizations._
• _Coordinate authorization procedures and ensure all relevant regulatory requirements are addressed._
• _Support clients throughout communication and interactions with the relevant authorities._
• _Help establish processes that ensure continued compliance with authorization requirements after implementation._

_Audits & Compliance Assessments_

• _Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external customs and trade compliance audits._
• _Evaluate existing processes, controls, documentation, and governance against applicable regulatory requirements._
• _Identify improvement opportunities and develop appropriate corrective measures._
• _Support clients in implementing and monitoring remediation plans following audits or compliance assessments._

_Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory_

• _Continuously monitor developments in customs regulations, export controls, international trade agreements, and related compliance requirements._
• _Assess the potential business impact of regulatory changes on clients._
• _Proactively communicate relevant developments and recommend appropriate actions._
• _Translate regulatory complexity into clear and actionable guidance for clients and internal stakeholders._

_Reporting & Documentation_

• _Prepare and analyze regular reports covering areas such as CBAM, Intrastat, authorizations, and other customs and compliance-related topics._
• _Use analytical findings to develop clear recommendations and identify potential compliance risks or improvement opportunities._
• _Review and prepare customs and export-related documentation._
• _Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements and the expectations of relevant authorities, including bodies such as BAFA._

_Stakeholder Management_

• _Act as a central point of contact between clients, internal teams, external partners, and relevant authorities._
• _Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and become a trusted advisor on Customs & Trade Compliance matters._
• _Coordinate closely with internal specialist teams to ensure integrated and high-quality client solutions._
• _Work with customer organizations to ensure agreed compliance measures are implemented effectively._
• _Support the integration of IT and compliance systems into existing customer processes where relevant._

_Training, Knowledge Sharing & Team Development_

• _Design and deliver customs, trade compliance, and export control training sessions and workshops for clients and colleagues._
• _Actively share expertise and best practices across the organization._
• _Support and mentor less experienced consultants in developing their technical and consulting capabilities._
• _Contribute to building consistent standards, methodologies, and ways of working within the Customs & Trade Compliance team._
• _Continuously develop your own expertise to remain up to date with regulatory and market developments._

What to Expect

• _A consulting role with genuine ownership of client relationships and complex projects._
• _The opportunity to combine deep customs and trade compliance expertise with commercial responsibility and business development._
• _A high degree of autonomy in how you manage projects, structure solutions, and advise clients._
• _Exposure to challenging customs, export control, and international trade topics across different industries and customer environments._
• _Direct interaction with customers, decision-makers, regulatory authorities, and internal specialists._
• _A role where your expertise directly influences client decisions, compliance maturity, and business outcomes._
• _The opportunity to shape and further develop CSG’s Customs & Trade Compliance consulting offering._
• _A growing international environment where knowledge sharing and collaboration across borders are an integral part of how we work._
• _Visible impact on the development of both clients and colleagues._

Job Requirements

• _Several years of relevant professional experience in_ _customs, export control, international trade compliance, or a related advisory field_ _, with the expertise required to independently advise clients on complex matters._
• _Strong knowledge of customs regulations, customs procedures, trade compliance, and export control requirements._
• _Demonstrated experience in advising internal or external stakeholders on complex regulatory and operational topics._
• _Experience in independently leading and delivering complex projects._
• _Ability to analyze existing customs and compliance processes, identify risks, and translate findings into practical improvement measures._
• _Experience developing or implementing customs, export control, or trade compliance programs, processes, or internal controls._
• _Strong client orientation and the ability to build credible, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders._
• _Commercial mindset with the ability to identify business opportunities and develop client needs into concrete consulting projects._
• _Experience supporting business development activities, proposals, pitches, or commercial negotiations would be a strong advantage._
• _Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work confidently on complex and changing regulatory topics._
• _Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities._
• _Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and pragmatically._
• _Experience dealing with customs authorities and other relevant regulatory institutions is an advantage._
• _Experience with topics such as_ _CBAM, Intrastat, customs authorizations, audits, and regulatory reporting_ _is advantageous._
• _Experience designing or delivering professional training and workshops is an advantage._
• _Ability and willingness to support less experienced colleagues through knowledge sharing, coaching, and mentoring._
• _A proactive, hands-on approach with a high degree of personal accountability and ownership._
• _High quality standards, sound professional judgement, and a strong compliance mindset._

What We Offer

• _A competitive compensation package._
• _An expert role within a leading European customs organization._
• _A position combining consulting, project leadership, client relationship management, and business development._
• _A high degree of autonomy and ownership in your day-to-day work._
• _The opportunity to work on complex and strategically relevant customs and trade compliance projects._
• _Direct exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries._
• _The opportunity to influence the further development of our Customs & Trade Compliance services, methodologies, and best practices._
• _Career development opportunities within a growing international organization._
• _Collaboration with experienced customs professionals and specialists across CSG’s European network._
• _Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in an increasingly important area of international trade._