Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Retail business
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Provide customer service
- 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
Experience and specialization
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Product development
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
