Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Urban area
- Wholesale establishment/store
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
- 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
- Market analysis
- Product selection
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel cross-border
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- 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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
