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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

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.

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20 tasks10 core, 10 supplemental
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Business & FinancialOne of its 50 occupations
Code
13-1022.00SOC 2018: 13-1022

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10 core tasks and 10 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.Core taskTask 20710Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.Core taskTask 20711Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.Core taskTask 20712Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.Core taskTask 20713Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.Core taskTask 20714Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.Core taskTask 68Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.Core taskTask 66Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.Core taskTask 20715Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.Core taskTask 20716Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.Core taskTask 20717Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.Supplemental taskTask 72Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.Supplemental taskTask 77Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.Supplemental taskTask 76Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.Supplemental taskTask 78Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.Supplemental taskTask 79Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.Supplemental taskTask 19547Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.Supplemental taskTask 19548Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.Supplemental taskTask 19549Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.Supplemental taskTask 19550Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.Supplemental taskTask 19551Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1022
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