Health Food Store Buyer
When you walk into a store, you grab a product off the shelf. But who makes sure it's there to begin with? Matthew is a buyer for a health food store who makes sure that you'll have what you need when you walk out the doors.
Being a buyer can take on many different forms because of the many different categories within the world of retail. In the natural products sector, Matthew focuses on working with manufacturers and distributers to maintain adequate levels of stock for customers to buy. It's a job that requires being aware of the needs of the customer base while balancing the needs of the business. Tune in to find out more about buying, business, and a job that can even help pay your way through college!
Topics
00:37 Introduction
01:48 Knowing what to buy
02:14 Sourcing new products
02:59 Understanding the customer base
04:40 The natural products sector
06:58 Responsibilities
09:49 Necessary skills
11:37 Earnings
12:27 Potential for growth
13:27 Working while you study
15:12 Handling the challenges
22:00 Enjoying the rewards
Resources
LinkedIn - How to Land Your First Retail Buying Job
Naturally Network - Natural and Organic Products Jobs
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