Major Group: 6 - Sales Workers | Sub-Major Group: 63 - Sales Support Workers | Minor Group: 639 - Miscellaneous Sales Support Workers | Unit Group: 6392 - Retail and Wool Buyers
Description: Values and buys wool sold by wool growers.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
UNIT GROUP 6392: RETAIL AND WOOL BUYERS
Description: Select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments, and value and buy wool sold by wool growers.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
- In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
negotiating purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
designing and implementing pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
inspecting, comparing, selecting and valuing wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
inspecting and buying wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds