A Retail Buyer, or Buyer, selects the goods that a retail store sells. They track consumer trends, locate suppliers and negotiate prices.
A Retail Buyer کو مختلف فرائض اور ذمہ داریاں نبھانے کے قابل ہونا چاہیے۔ ذیل میں کچھ فرائض اور ذمہ داریاں ہیں جو ایک Retail Buyer کو انجام دینے کے قابل ہونا چاہئے:
- Seeking out new suppliers and building relationships
- Reviewing and evaluating the current offerings available from suppliers
- Determining which goods to purchase and in what quantities
- Negotiating purchase terms with suppliers
- Analyzing inventory data to identify strong and weak sellers
- Advising marketing and merchandising departments on the best ways to display and promote items
ایک مسابقتی Retail Buyer کے پاس کچھ مہارتیں اور قابلیتیں ہوں گی، بشمول:
- 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 favorable pricing
- Computer skills to use spreadsheet, word processing and inventory management software
