wholesale merchant

Description

Wholesale merchants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

consumer goods industry product comprehension sales strategies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

household products supply chain principles machinery products pharmaceutical products mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products hides, skins and leather products fish, crustacean and mollusc products meat and meat products types of maritime vessels construction products agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products dairy and edible oil products sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products machine tools hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products glassware products computer equipment e-procurement export control principles watches and jewellery products electronic communication inventory management rules fruit and vegetable products beverage products electronic and telecommunication equipment chemical products textile industry machinery products waste and scrap products wood products live animal products sales activities types of aircraft industrial tools metal and metal ore products furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products electrical household appliances products tobacco products commercial law debt systems textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials perfume and cosmetic products coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products waste management clothing and footwear products office furniture products agricultural equipment office equipment flower and plant products

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify suppliers maintain financial records negotiate sales contracts identify customer's needs perform market research comprehend financial business terminology negotiate buying conditions monitor international market performance plan transport operations initiate contact with sellers identify new business opportunities negotiate sale of commodities have computer literacy initiate contact with buyers assess supplier risks build business relationships

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage storage operations apply strategic thinking tolerate stress handle cargo space on sale meet deadlines speak different languages visit suppliers maintain relationship with customers