Summary
Merchant, Wholesale Trade is responsible for determining product mix, stock levels and service standards formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions undertaking budgeting for the establishment controlling selection, training and supervision of staff ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Merchant, Wholesale Trade is responsible for determining product mix, stock levels and service standards formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions undertaking budgeting for the establishment controlling selection, training and supervision of staff ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- determining product mix, stock levels and service standards formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions undertaking budgeting for the establishment controlling selection, training and supervision of staff ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
Work in an office environment May travel to visit clients or attend trade shows. Work regular business hours May occasionally work overtime to meet deadlines or attend evening or weekend events. May experience a high level of stress due to the pressure to meet sales targets and deadlines.
Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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