buyer - wholesale

LOVELY PAO MANUFACTURING CORP.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail establishment in Guelph is seeking a professional to manage product selection, negotiate with suppliers, and provide exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a trades diploma and several years of experience in sales and merchandising. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required. This role is permanent at 30 hours per week, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and sales promotion materials.
• Negotiate prices and arrange transportation with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and provide customer service.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Market analysis

Customer service

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Database software

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Education :

Expérience :

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Wholesale establishment / store
• Retail business

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• 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
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution
• Pricing
• Product development
• Merchandising or window

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Analytical

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week