Wholesale and Retail Buyers
- Marketing, Sales and Service
Median Yearly Income
$70,940
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+0.02%
What do Wholesale and Retail Buyers do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Realistic
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.