Retail buyer
Lee Valley Tools Ltd Ottawa
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
- Financial reports
- Marketing
- Marketing and sales
- Forecasting or projection
- E-commerce
- Market research
- Marketing strategy development
- Consumer products
- 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
- Accurate
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- Wellness program
Choy Foong Int'l Trading Co. Inc.Ottawa
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Advantage Solutions Inc.Ottawa
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Rang De Indian CuisineOttawa
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks