Bicycle Wholesale Store Owner
じてんしゃ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
Oversees bicycle procurement, inventory management, and wholesale to retail stores, handling price negotiations, logistics planning, and sales strategies.
Description
The bicycle wholesale store owner procures large quantities of products from bicycle manufacturers or importers, manages inventory in their own warehouse, and oversees wholesale to retail stores and bicycle shops. Main duties include price negotiations with trading partners, building and maintaining procurement routes, planning distribution and shipping, and managing inventory turnover rates. They also formulate sales plans and promotion strategies, analyze sales data to understand market trends, and maintain an appropriate product lineup. They manage staff and supervise warehouse operations to build an efficient logistics system and control costs. In recent years, handling new products like e-bikes and expanding sales channels through online B2B platforms are also required.
Future Outlook
Demand for wholesalers is expected to remain stable due to increasing demand for e-bikes, market expansion, and the advancement of EC distribution. On the other hand, adaptation to online operations and direct transactions with overseas manufacturers is required, and logistics efficiency and IT utilization will determine future competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Attentive / Good at negotiation / Strong sense of responsibility / Strong with numbers
Work Style
Business Trips / Depending on flex-time companies / Route Sales / Store Work / Warehouse Work
Career Path
Wholesale Store Staff → Bicycle Wholesale Store Chief → Bicycle Wholesale Store Assistant Manager → Bicycle Wholesale Store Manager → Area Manager → Head Office Buyer
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Management / Inventory Management / Logistics Management / Pricing / Procurement Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping (Grade 3 or higher) / Digital Marketing / Foreign Language Communication (for transactions) / Forklift Operation Training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to prevent ordering mistakes and inventory discrepancies |
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations and adjustments with suppliers and retailers |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis is important for pricing and inventory management |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for inventory management and logistics planning |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Bicycle Wholesale Dealer
- Bicycle Wholesaler
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