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.

  • Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  • 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.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.