Sector
Keyword

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Automobile

Sales Agent

Commission Agent

Wholesale

Whole Seller

Wholesale Dealer

Stockist

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Minimum 7th(Toberevisedto8thpostst

December,07)

Minimum 1 or 2 years of work experience in the similar product line in lieu of minimum educational qualification

The tasks a Wholesale Dealer is expected to perform include:

Purchasing goods in bulk directly from manufacturers, producers or importers and running a wholesale business

Working on its own account by selling goods for profit to retailers, commercial and other large consumers

Estimating requirements of goods

Studying market trends to decide the price of purchases and sales of products at competitive rates

Placing order for the goods required with manufacturers and producers

Ensuring the goods are supplied by manufacturers in the quantity and standard promised

Displaying and showing samples of goods to the customers

Booking orders and ensuring delivery of goods within stipulated time to the customers

Extending credit facilities to reliable customers

Advising the customers about the supply ?demand and prevailing market prices of the goods

Keeping in touch with government rules and regulations regarding taxation, shop and commercial establishment act

Maintaining necessary records of purchases and sales on a daily basis

Publicizing goods to stimulate sales

Acting as a Commission Agent, Selling Agent, Stockist for goods dealing in

In depth knowledge of the products and goods dealing in

Well versed with the process and techniques for proper storage of products

Efficiency in data collection and market research techniques

Competent in analyzing the data collected

Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques

Basic understanding of book keeping

Basic knowledge about rules and regulations regarding taxation

Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations

Not Applicable

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Decision-making ability

Organizational skills

It is a field job

Need to handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Wholesale Dealers usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from person to person

Shift system maybe available in case of a salary based profile

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

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This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 948 (section 87)

Self-employed. Profit depends upon the sale of goods which he is dealing in

According to Global Retail Development Index 2014 Indian retail industry ranks 20th among the top 30 developing countries of the world. Indian Retail market is expected to reach ?47 Trillion mark by 2016 17. Increasing urbanization, rising aspiration, complimentary demographics, improvement in the standard of living, etc. put together giving rise to willingness and purchasing power to the Indian population. There are various national and multinational companies investing on a big scale in Indian retail market. This will increase opportunities for the people dealing with selling and purchasing of goods and services.

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Producers and manufacturers of products

Companies/Dealers/Customers dealing in sales of such products

Across India

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Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Work Better India Training courses

Business Skill Development Programme (BSDP)

Management Development Programme (MDP)

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