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Retail, Sales & Marketing

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods.

A Day In The Life

Retail, Sales & Marketing Industry

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Sample Career Roadmap

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Assistant or Junior Buyer

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Buyer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Head Buyer

Supporting Programs

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

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 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona Western College
 Associate's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

ASU
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Central Arizona College
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona Western College
 Credential  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

Top Expected Tasks

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Negotiation

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Persuasion

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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