Wholesaler

133312 · Sedentary

Career data Verified

Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell and promote wholesaler or manufacturer products.

Most common salary $58k – $103k

Upper salary up to $143k

Training No specific training

Plans, organises, directs, controls and co-ordinates the operations of a wholesale trading establishment.

Identifies local and overseas business opportunities; develops and implements business plans, and marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit policies and procedures; determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of trade; liaises with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products; researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods; monitors business performance and prepares estimates, financial statements and reports of operations; appoints agents and distributors; oversees the display and sale of merchandise and preparation of product information for customer service staff and customers; implements after-sales service procedures.

Frequently works indoors in an office or warehouse environment.
Occasionally may work outdoors to move between buildings or travelling to stores.
Work spaces will usually be heated, ventilated, clean and well maintained.

This is sedentary work involving frequent sitting in offices or at meetings.
Employees stand and walk occasionally from office storage areas.
Lifting, carrying or pulling may be required, but is unlikely to exceed sedentary demand levels.
Bending, squatting or crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing is not a significant feature of the job.
Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects/equipment including pens, calculators, a keyboard and mouse.
Driving is not typically a significant component of the job.
Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, interpersonal, administrative, organisational, purchasing knowledge, planning, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 1

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Wholesaler: tertiary qual or 5yrs experience, Skill Level 1; no licence gate.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.