簡介 Intro

零售及批發買家通過零售或批發場所購買用於再轉售的商品，通常負責批發或零售機構的商品經營。零售及批發買家的主管和助理都包含在這個單元組。

Retail and wholesale buyers buy merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments and are usually responsible for the merchandising operations of retail or wholesale establishments. Retail and wholesale buyers who are supervisors and those who are assistants are included in this unit group.

零售及批發的買家通過經驗或產品相關的培訓課程可能會更專業。
Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize through experience or product-related training courses.

經過額外的培訓或經驗積累，可能晉升到零售貿易，銷售，市場營銷或廣告管理職位。
Progression to management positions in retail trade, sales, marketing or advertising is possible with additional training or experience.

主要職責 Main Duties

通過零售或批發場所購買要轉售商品
Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
檢查機構的要求，並確定要購買商品的數量和類型
Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
研究市場報告，貿易期刊及銷售宣傳材料，並參觀展銷會，展廳，工廠和產品設計活動
Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
選擇最符合機構要求的商品
Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment’s requirements
與供應商會面並談判價格，折扣，信用條款及運輸安排
Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
監督商品向網點的分銷情況，並保持充足的庫存水平
Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels
建立和維護與供應商的聯繫
Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
可以監督其他零售買家的工作。
May supervise the work of other retail buyers.
零售及批發買家可能會專注於特定的商品線。
Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.

任職要求 Employment Requirements

必需完成中學學業。
Completion of secondary school is required.
通常需要商業，市場營銷或相關課程的大學學位或大專文憑。
A university degree or college diploma in business, marketing or a related program is usually required.
通常需要零售或批發機構的工作經驗。
Previous work experience in retail or wholesale establishments is usually required.
主管及高級買家都要求有職業經驗或在特定的商品線工作經驗。
Supervisors and senior buyers require experience in the occupation supervised or in a particular merchandise line.

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