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Retail and wholesale buyers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.

B. Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments

C. Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase

D. Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

E. Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment's requirements

F. Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements

G. Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels

1. What education do you need to become a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   1. To be a retail or wholesale buyer, you need a high school diploma and... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   The job outlook for Retail and Wholesale Buyers is considered Below Average... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The... more
4. How much does a Retail and Wholesale Buyers make?
   The average hourly wages for Retail and Wholesale Buyers is $16.33/HR, which... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers"?
   4% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are unemployed. This rate is close to the... more
6. How many Retail and Wholesale Buyers are employed part-time?
   16% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are employed only on a part-time basis.... more
7. How many Retail and Wholesale Buyers are self-employed?
   Roughly 9% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are self-employed. This is... more
8. What is the average age of a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   The older-than-average age (45) of worker will likely result in an... more