About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Wholesale establishment/store. Tasks: Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials. Arrange product according to planogram. Establish and maintain contact with suppliers. Maintain adequate stock levels. Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers. Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets. Provide customer service. Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase. Select and purchase merchandise for resale. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Database software. Spreadsheet. Internet. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Area of specialization: E-commerce. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Sales. Buying. Merchandise needs analysis. Market analysis. Product selection. Negotiation. Distribution. Pricing. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans . Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.