How do they match: 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.

  • Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.
  • Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  • Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
  • Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.
  • Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.

  • Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.
  • Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.