Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
- Specific Skills
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale; Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers; Maintain adequate stock levels; Establish and maintain contact with suppliers; Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase; Arrange product according to planogram; Provide customer service; Supervise work of other buyers
- Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Internet; Database software
- Work Setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Security and Safety
- Valid passport
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel for extended periods; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines
- Ability to Supervise
- 1 to 2 people
- Work Location Information
- On-site customer service; Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Specialization/Experience (Business sales and services)
- Sales; Product selection; Pricing; Negotiation; Merchandise needs analysis; Market analysis; Distribution; Buying
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized
Employment groups
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Advertised until
2021-02-10
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.