Retail buyer

apartmentLee Valley Tools Ltd placeOttawa calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting
  • Urban area
  • Retail business
  • Business office
  • Wholesalers
  • Hardware store
  • Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
  • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
  • Maintain adequate stock levels
  • Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
  • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
  • Select and purchase merchandise for resale
  • Sell products on a retail basis
  • Plan, direct and monitor activities of sales department
  • Plan and control budget and inventory
  • Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
  • Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
  • Develop and implement marketing and advertising and sales strategies
  • Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
  • Compile inventory reports
  • Conduct quality control
  • Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
  • Monitor and evaluate
  • Recommend suitable products
  • Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
  • Identify potential markets
  • Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
  • Assist in developing inventories

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • Database software
  • Spreadsheet
  • Internet
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
Technical or specialized editing
  • Financial reports
Area of work experience
  • Marketing
  • Marketing and sales
  • Forecasting or projection
Area of specialization
  • E-commerce
  • Market research
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Consumer products
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
  • Buying
  • Merchandise needs analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Product selection
  • Negotiation
  • Distribution
  • Pricing
  • Product development

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Other benefits
  • Wellness program
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