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

  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

  • Wholesale and Retail Merchant

  • 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.

  • Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  • 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.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Analyze market conditions or trends.
  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
  • Create marketing materials.
  • Develop business or market strategies.
  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
  • Identify strategic business investment opportunities.
  • Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.