Retail and Wool buyers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• monitoring sales data and stock levels and studying trade manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
• negotiating purchase promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
• designing and implementing pricing marketing promotional and display strategies
• liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
• establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
• anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity style and quality of goods to be purchased
• inspecting comparing selecting and valuing wool by determining colour yield micron and length
• inspecting and buying wool at auction in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
• receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
• may visit freezing works to buy slipe wool

If you’re interested in selling products to customers, displaying goods for sale, or working in Retail operations then the Retail & Consumer Products industry could be the place for you to kick-start your career journey.The Retail industry is huge and covers a diverse range of products including groceries, personal-care items, white goods, apparel and motor vehicles. These goods are purchased from domestic or overseas manufacturers and wholesalers to be onsold (retailed) to local customers.There is more to Retail & Consumer Products than just selling products. A career in this industry could involve work in administration, customer service, employee relations, finance, inventory, loss prevention, merchandising or marketing. The supermarket and grocery category is the largest retail employer in Australia, followed by the pharmaceutical sector, so you could find your career starts right where you already do your own shopping!The increased popularity of buying and selling products and services over the internet has led to a growth in online retailing or electronic commerce (e-commerce) businesses, creating new job opportunities in what is a very exciting segment of the industry.

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