Wholesaler

Wholesalers manage the operations of wholesale trading establishments.

Overview

Wholesalers manage the operations of wholesale trading establishments.

identifies local and overseas business opportunities
develops and implements business plans, as well as the policies and procedures for marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit
determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of trade
liaises with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products
researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods
monitors business performance and prepares the estimates, financial statements and reports of operations
appoints agents and distributors
oversees the display and sale of merchandise and preparation of product information for customer service staff and customers
implements after-sales service procedures.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

You need extensive industry experience to work as a Wholesaler. Formal qualifications might be useful but aren't essential. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
Take a Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

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