639211 RETAIL BUYER
Selects and buys goods for resale in a retail establishment.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation: Merchandise Planner
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
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Monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers’ and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
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Negotiating purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
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Designing and implementing pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
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Liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
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Establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
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Anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
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Inspecting, comparing, selecting and valuing wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
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Inspecting and buying wool at auction, in wool brokers’ stores and in farm sheds
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Receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
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May visit freezing works to buy slipe wool