Construction Materials Wholesale Store Owner
けんせつしざいおろしうりてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
Owner of a wholesale business that procures materials used at construction sites, manages inventory, and sells them.
Description
A construction materials wholesale store owner procures materials necessary for architectural and civil engineering works, such as cement, rebar, and lumber, manages inventory in their own warehouse, and sells them to customers such as construction companies and contractors. They oversee all aspects of management, including ordering planning, price negotiations with suppliers, delivery adjustments, quality control, customer delivery arrangements, invoicing and collections, to ensure business profitability. They monitor market trends and construction demand, propose new products, energy-saving and recycled materials, and promote operational efficiency using IT tools.
Future Outlook
Although influenced by the volume of public works and private construction, a stable market is expected due to demand for updating aging infrastructure and expansion of energy-saving and recycled materials. Progress is also being made in operational efficiency through IT and the introduction of online ordering systems.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Attentive to details / Good at negotiations / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
8 Hours Actual Work / Full-time / Overtime Available / Sales / Warehouse Management
Career Path
Store Staff → Assistant Manager / Chief → Store Manager → Area Manager → Independent / Owner
Required Skills
Bookkeeping (Basic) / Forklift Driving / Inventory Management / Purchasing Negotiation and Ordering
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English Email) / Inventory Management System / Marketing Knowledge / Sales Promotion Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details is important to prevent misorders and inventory shortages. |
| Communication Skills | Required for negotiations with clients and suppliers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive action is required for developing new clients and expanding sales channels. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High numerical skills are needed for calculating and managing sales and purchase prices. |
| Planning & Organization | Required to plan and execute inventory management, delivery adjustments, etc. |
Related Qualifications
- Construction Industry Bookkeeper Certification
- Forklift Driving Skills Training
Aliases
- Building Materials Wholesaler Owner
- Materials Wholesale Store Owner
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