Career pathway

Retail Buyer

ANZSCO 639211

Employed

4,200

Part-time share

16%

Female share

61%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Retail Buyers select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments.

What they typically do

Monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions.
Negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers.
Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies.
Liaises with management on long-term planning and sales promotions.
Establishes working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements.
Anticipates consumer trends and determines quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC

44.5%

NSW

35%

QLD

11%

5.2%

3.4%

TAS

0.7%

ACT

0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Retail Buyer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.