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What this job is
Retail Buyers decide which products a retailer will stock, in what quantities, and at what price point. They research consumer demand, assess supplier options, negotiate contracts, and manage stock levels to keep shelves filled with products that sell. The role is commercial at its core. A Retail Buyer is responsible for the profitability of a product range, not just its appearance on a shelf. Decisions about what to buy, when to buy it, and how much to pay for it directly affect a retailer's margin.
Pay
A$2,945 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Market researchcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Electronic Document Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Report Writing
- Time Management and Prioritisation