Retail Buyer

A Retail Buyer ANZSCO 639211 is a professional who is responsible for selecting and buying goods for resale in a retail establishment. They play a major role in retail marketing and are responsible for performing many important tasks in the buying and selling process. They study and monitor all the data related to sales, stock levels and manufacturing to forecast trends and market changes. They are responsible for all the marketing activities of a business or organisation, including negotiating, pricing, contracting, promotions and maintaining supply agreements. Their working task also involves designing and implementing pricing and planning and executing strategies for marketing, displaying and promotional activities.  

The job role of a Retail Buyer involves working closely with Merchandisers for marketing and promotional activities. They manage the budget of the departments and collect data to make reports for the senior departments. They make sure that the purchased goods fulfil the company standards and expectations of customers. They run thorough research on the customer and marketing trends and demands, conduct competitor research and attend trade shows to identify trends and needs. To work under this occupation, you will be required to have a strong analytical ability, researching and negotiating skills.