clothing buyer

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Retail business

Tasks

• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Provide customer service
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Supervise work of other buyers

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Internet

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Product selection
• Pricing
• Merchandising or window

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Involves supporting green economy sectors

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week