Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Specific Skills
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events; 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; Provide customer service; Supervise work of other buyers; Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Spreadsheet; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Internet; Database software; MS Outlook
- Work Setting
- Retail business; Wholesale establishment/store
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines
- Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Specialization/Experience (Business sales and services)
- Sales; Product development; Product selection; Pricing; Negotiation; Merchandise needs analysis; Merchandising or window; Market analysis; Buying
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized
Job location:
201 Don Park Rd. Unit #2 , ON
Advertised until:
2020-01-05
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.