Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Experience and specialization
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
