retail buyer

retail buyer

Offer parameters
SHOUYIXUAN JEWELRY LTD.
Richmond, BC, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Asset languages

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese

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
  • Supervise work of other buyers
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
  • Supervise other jewellers or watch repairers
  • Examine, cut, shape and polish diamonds and precious and synthetic gems
  • Appraise gemstones and diamonds to identify rare specimens and to detect peculiarity affecting stone values

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Merchandise management certificate or course

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • Internet
  • MS Access
  • 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
  • Negotiation
  • Pricing
  • Merchandising or window

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Physically demanding
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools / equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Computer

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Commission
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • On-site housing options
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Variable or compressed work week
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