Summary
Retail Buyers to select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments.
Tasks
• Monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
• Negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
• Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
• Liaises with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
• Establishes working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
• Anticipates consumer trends and determines quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
Skills
Thorough knowledge of the store’s niche and ideal customer profiles
Networking skills to find new suppliers and continue to build relationships
Decision-making skills to select items and purchase the right quantities
Written and oral communication skills to compile reports and collaborate with other departments
Negotiation skills to secure favourable pricing
Mathematic skills to calculate profits and investor needs
Computer skills to use spreadsheet, word processing and inventory management software
Analytical skills to interpret sales and inventory data and assess product performance
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess minimum 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in food/grocery industry
Bachelor’s degrees or diploma in business or finance or related field.
Position: Full Time
Salary Package: 76,000+super/per year
Place: Melbourne
Company: MVJ Retail pty ltd
Retail Buyers to select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments.
Tasks
• Monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
• Negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
• Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
• Liaises with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
• Establishes working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
• Anticipates consumer trends and determines quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
Skills
Thorough knowledge of the store’s niche and ideal customer profiles
Networking skills to find new suppliers and continue to build relationships
Decision-making skills to select items and purchase the right quantities
Written and oral communication skills to compile reports and collaborate with other departments
Negotiation skills to secure favourable pricing
Mathematic skills to calculate profits and investor needs
Computer skills to use spreadsheet, word processing and inventory management software
Analytical skills to interpret sales and inventory data and assess product performance
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess minimum 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in food/grocery industry
Bachelor’s degrees or diploma in business or finance or related field.
Position: Full Time
Salary Package: 76,000+super/per year
Place: Melbourne
Company: MVJ Retail pty ltd
