Building Materials Wholesale Store Manager (Primarily engaged in sales work)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A job that involves operating and managing sales at a wholesale store that procures and sells building materials.
Description
Building materials wholesale store managers handle procurement and sales of building materials to construction firms and building companies at wholesale stores. They manage store operations, inventory, negotiations with suppliers, pricing, staff guidance and management, customer service, etc. They oversee a wide range of tasks including setting and achieving sales targets through sales strategy planning and execution, inbound/outbound management, inventory checks, safety management, and promotional planning to improve business profitability and maintain customer satisfaction.
Future Outlook
Demand is influenced by housing starts and renovation needs, but stable demand is expected due to urban redevelopment and replacement of aging buildings. With the expansion of e-commerce, logistics efficiency, and environmentally friendly materials, the importance of IT utilization and specialized knowledge will increase.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has leadership skills / Has negotiation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Store Staff → Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Office Software / Procurement Negotiation / Sales Management / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Building Materials / Business English / Customer Analysis / Logistics Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because negotiations and adjustments with suppliers and customers occur frequently. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because initiative and leadership in store operations are required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is necessary for sales management and budgeting. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning for inventory, sales promotion, staff allocation, etc., is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the pressure to achieve sales targets. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Building Materials Wholesale Manager
- Materials Wholesale Manager
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