Retail buyer

OVERVIEW
LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
EXPERIENCE
1 year to less than 2 years
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
WORK SETTING
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• On-site customer service
• Retail service establishment
RESPONSIBILITIES
TASKS
• Study market reports,
...
trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
SUPERVISION
• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Grocery clerks and shelf stockers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

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