Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
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Arrange product according to planogram
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Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
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Maintain adequate stock levels
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Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
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Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
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Provide customer service
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Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
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Select and purchase merchandise for resale
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Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Spreadsheet
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MS Access
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MS Excel
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MS Outlook
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Word
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
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Buying
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Merchandise needs analysis
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Market analysis
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Product selection
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Negotiation
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Pricing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
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Analytical
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
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
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.