Wholesale and Retail Buyer, 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.
Annual openings
1,241
BLS median wage
n/a
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
10-year growth
+15%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
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Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
Credential requirement
No certification is required or expected for this job.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
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A typical day
- Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
- Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
- Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
- Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
- Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.