Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized

Specialization/Experience (Business sales and services)

Sales; Product development; Product selection; Pricing; Negotiation; Merchandise needs analysis; Merchandising or window; Market analysis; Distribution; Buying

Work Location Information On-site customer service

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods

Own Tools/Equipment Cellular phone

Work Setting Retail business; Wholesale establishment/store

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Spreadsheet; MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Internet; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events; Select and purchase merchandise for resale; Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets; Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers; Maintain adequate stock levels; Establish and maintain contact with suppliers; Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase; Arrange product according to planogram; Provide customer service; Supervise work of other buyers; Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English