I am writing in regards to the Import Export Manager position currently listed on the (Jobs.com) website.
I am currently employed at (name of your company) where I have been the (name of position) for the past (3) years.
I have been very happy here at my current job but have slowly been searching for something with more responsibilities in the sector as well as more areas where (I am able to use my language skills - I am fluent/bilingual/trilingual in English, German etc.)
The particular skills and requirements listed in your advertisement interest me a great deal.
I feel that these extra job qualifications that you are looking for in a suitable candidate are those which I am not currently able to expand upon in my current job and that I would very much like to be able to explore and develop further.
I have good background knowledge and liaisons with manufacturers in China, having dealt extensively with various factories over the last (X) years. I have an in depth knowledge of the rules and regulations relating to the country's foreign trade laws regarding import/export as well.
I believe that my extensive dealings with China, along with my language skills and management experience would prove to be a valuable asset to (name of the company) and its Import/Export team.
I have enclosed a copy of my Resume/C.V for your further consideration, I very much hope to be able to meet with you in person for a formal interview and for us to be able to discuss the job opportunity further.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely