Wool Buyer

Wool Buyers value and buy wool sold by wool growers.

Overview

Wool Buyers value and buy wool sold by wool growers.

monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
liaises with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
inspects, compares, selects and values wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
inspects and buys wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
receives samples from scoured wool exchanges
may visit freezing works to buy slipe wool.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

You usually need relevant experience working with wool to work as a Wool Buyer. While formal qualifications aren't essential, a certificate IV in wool classing may be useful.
Take a Certificate IV in Business Sales