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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Wholesale
and
Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
1
Alternate Occupation Title
Wholesale
and
Retail Merchant
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
5
Tasks
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.
8
Detailed Work Activities
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.
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