Ceramics Wholesale Shop Owner
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A profession involving the management and operation of a store that procures ceramic products and wholesales them to retail stores and businesses. Handles a wide range of tasks from product selection to inventory management, pricing, and customer service.
Description
Ceramics wholesale shop owners procure products from ceramics manufacturers and importers and sell them to retail stores, restaurants, galleries, etc. They analyze market trends and customer needs to select products, and perform inventory management, pricing, delivery scheduling, and quality inspections. They also handle overall store management, including building relationships with clients, handling orders, invoicing, complaints, and exhibiting at trade shows. In recent years, there is a demand for expanding EC channels and overseas sales, and providing highly specialized products.
Future Outlook
Overall, the market size is flat to gradually shrinking, but demand for high-value-added products and niche markets is stable. New business opportunities are expected through e-commerce and overseas market development.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Attentive to Details / Curious and Inquisitive / Good at Negotiations / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Domestic and International Travel / Full-Time / Office and Warehouse Combined / Self-Employed Sole Proprietor / Trade Show Participation
Career Path
Wholesale Company Sales Representative → Store Manager → Independent Business Owner → Multi-Store Expansion → Import/Export Trade Responsibilities
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Management / Inventory Management / Pricing / Procurement Negotiation Skills / Product Knowledge (Ceramics)
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping / EC Site Management / Foreign Language Communication Skills (Business Negotiations) / Forklift Operation License / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for checking product quality. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations and relationship building with clients. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity is required to develop sales opportunities independently. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for inventory management and sales planning. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for handling troubles and adjusting delivery schedules. |
Aliases
- Ceramics Wholesaler
- Ceramics Wholesaler Merchant
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