How do they match: Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.
Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.
Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.
Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.
Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.
Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.

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