Retail Buyer
Select and purchase products to be sold in retail stores
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- What's it like to be a Retail Buyer?
- How to become a Retail Buyer
- Latest Retail Buyer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Retail Buyers
What's it like to be a Retail Buyer?
A Retail Buyer is responsible for selecting and purchasing goods that will be sold in retail stores. Retail Buyers tend to be individuals who have a flair for products and trends. They may work in a variety of settings, such as large department stores, retail chains and small family-owned stores. Retail Buyers may be responsible for purchasing stock locally, from interstate or overseas. Some travel may be required for a retail buyer role.
Tasks and duties
- Researching customer requirements and demands; and monitoring sales information and stock levels in order to stay informed of store trends.
- Negotiating the purchase of goods such as fashion, homewares, hardware or toys together with organising the promotion and supply of goods with suppliers.
- Inspecting stock as it arrives, managing stock levels and contacting suppliers to replenish when stock is low.
How to become a Retail Buyer
Formal qualifications are not necessary to work as a Retail Buyer, as informal on-the-job training will usually be provided. However previous sales or buying experience is usually required for this role and relevant qualifications may help secure employment.
- Look for opportunities to gain experience in retail sales and take opportunities to shadow retail buyers or managers in your store.
- Consider applying for assistant buyer positions, or completing training in a specific area of retail, such as a Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management (SIR50317), a Certificate IV in Retail Management (SIR40316) or Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (MST40519).
- Experienced Retail Buyers may further their career by becoming a merchandise planner.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Retail Buyer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Retail Buying
Supplier Relationships
Buying
Product Selection
Profit Oriented
Negotiation
Merchandising
Inventory Management
Product Pricing and Costing Strategy
Market Analysis
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