2. The Buyer  Is the person who holds ultimate responsibility for selecting and purchasing merchandise from vendors and markets  They choose the look of the store according to the customer style and satisfaction  They oversea the running of stores merchandise and the displays to ensure profitable sales The Duties  Merchandise Selection  Merchandise Pricing  Product Development  Extensive Travel  Advertising, Promoting, Visual Displays, Publicity  Communication with Merchandise Departments, Managers and Store Departments  Department Management  Prioritizing Daily Task

3. What it Takes  Certificates - Certified Purchasing Manager (CMP) - Certified Purchasing Professional (CPE).  Associate Degrees - Apparel Production - Business Management - Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Retailing  Bachelors Degrees - Apparel Merchandising & Management - Business Administration - English

4. Interpersonal - Team Builder -Trainer - Good Communicator (Written and Verbal) -Articulate Merchandising - Product Knowledge - Math Skills - Analytical Excellence - Computer Skills - Understanding Store’s Customers -Knowledge of the Market - Forecasting Ability - Objectivity Personal -Ethics and Loyalty -Assertiveness - Able to Prioritize - Energy and Enthusiasm - Be self motivated, an achiever, self-confident, realistic -Decision Making Skills -Works well under Pressure - Great Personal Appearance

5. There is plenty of opportunity within perspective to the Buying Industry - Assistant Buyer - Buyer - Divisional Merchandising Manager - General Merchandising Manager There is an expected annual average growth of 5-7% allowing approximately 6,000 jobs to be available

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