62101
Retail and wholesale buyers
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- Yes
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Retail and wholesale buyers buy merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments and are usually responsible for the merchandising operations of retail or wholesale establishments. Retail and wholesale buyers who are supervisors and those who are assistants are included in this unit group.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment's requirements
- Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
- Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- May supervise the work of other retail buyers.
- Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.
Example job titles
- •appliance buyer
- •assistant buyer
- •beverage taster and buyer
- •buyer - retail
- •buyer - wholesale
- •chief buyer
- •clothing buyer
- •food buyer
Overview
NOC 62101 (Retail and wholesale buyers) is classified under TEER 2 of the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Individuals in this category primarily purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments. Due to its TEER 2 status, this occupation is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system, specifically under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada.
According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the core duties for this role include selecting, purchasing, and managing merchandise, negotiating prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements, and monitoring inventory. Employment requirements typically include a university degree or college diploma in business, marketing, or a related field, combined with several years of experience in retail sales or merchandising.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated professional for official case assessments.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.