AI Assistant for Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

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.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.(Core task)
  • 2Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.(Core task)
  • 3Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.(Core task)
  • 4Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.(Core task)
  • 5Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.(Core task)
  • 6Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.(Core task)
  • 7Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.(Core task)
  • 8Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.(Core task)
  • 9Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.(Core task)
  • 10Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Negotiation
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Persuasion
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

Sales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsEconomics and AccountingCommunications and Media

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Eclipse IDEFacebookIntuit QuickBooks

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Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Working with Computers
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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