Retail and Wool Buyers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 6392

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)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (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.

• 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
• receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
• may visit freezing works to buy slipe wool