United States
Sector
Keyword
Stock
Distributor
Retail
Dealer
Stockist
Manufacturers
Producers
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Minimum 7th(Toberevisedto8thpostst
December,07)
Minimum 1 or 2 years of work experience in dealing with similar product
The tasks a Stockist is expected to perform include:
Stocking goods of one or more producers or manufacturers and selling them to dealers at prescribed rates
Discussing and deciding on terms and conditions e.g. rates of commission, pricing of the product credit facilities, etc with manufacturers and producers
Ordering the goods from manufacturers and producers in the required quantity
Arranging for proper storage of goods
Sellingandsupplyinggoodstodealersintheconditionandquantitypromised
Collecting commission form the manufacturers, producers or from their agents
Maintaining necessary records related to the government policies regarding income tax, sales tax, vat etc.
Supplying to the direct customers of manufacturers and producers if necessary
Acting as a purchasing or selling agent for government authorities or other agencies if required.
In depth knowledge of the products and goods dealing in
Well versed with the process and techniques for the proper storage of products
Efficiencyindatacollectionandmarketresearchtechniques
Competent in analyzing the data collected
Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques
Basic Knowledgeof book keeping
Basic knowledge about and regulations regarding taxation
Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations
Not applicable
Good communication skills
Leadership skills
Problem solving attitude
Decision-makingskills
Organizational skills
Risk taker
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
Stockists usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary fromperson to person
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), people with one arm (OA)and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
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Health hazard related to carrying, moving, or lifting loads that are too heavy or bulky, staying in one position for too long, poor physical condition, and poor postures Back disorders include: . forceful exertions, usually with the hands, . pinch grips, . prolonged static postures, either sitting or standing for too long.
Stockistearns profitsand commissionsthatvariesfromproducttoproduct
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 Rs 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.
Companies dealing with manufacturing and selling of similar product lines
Across India
Will be updated
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