Antique Dealer

Overview

Antique Dealers buy and sell antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china. They may also clean, restore and value antiques.

Day-to-day

• determines product mix, stock levels and service standards
• formulates and implements purchasing and marketing policies, and sets prices
• promotes and advertises the establishment's goods and services
• sells goods to customers and advises them on product use
• maintains records of stock levels and financial transactions
• undertakes budgeting for the establishment
• controls selection, training and supervision of staff
• ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Considerations

• stressful.