Salary Survey Summary Data for Wholesaler

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Job Description: Manages establishment engaged in purchasing, wholesaling, and distributing merchandise, such as furniture and home furnishings, construction materials and supplies, metals and minerals, electrical goods, drugs and drug proprietaries, groceries and foodstuffs, and professional equipment and supplies to retailers, industrial and commercial consumers, or professional personnel. Estimates stock requirements based on sales orders, inventory, projected volume of sales, and current condition of economy. Authorizes purchase of merchandise based on estimates. Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in wholesaling merchandise and extending credit to purchasers. A combination of over four years of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job. The manager level is typically the second level of management and may have first level supervisors reporting to this position; however, in smaller companies the manager may be a first level supervisor over subordinate staff.: Directs assembly of and storing of merchandise by workers, filling of orders, and distribution to customers according to sales orders. Advises customers concerning current and future market conditions and availability of merchandise. Workers are classified according to type of merchandise, product, or material wholesaled and distributed. hide...show full description

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