Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
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The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Negotiation4.0
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Persuasion4.0
- Active Listening3.9
- Speaking3.9
- Active Learning3.9
- Judgment and Decision Making3.8
- Reading Comprehension3.9
What the work is
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.
- Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
- Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
- Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
- Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
- Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less34%
- Certificate10%
- Some college8%
- Associate degree11%
- Bachelor's degree35%
- Master's degree1%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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