Textile Wholesale Store Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Clothing Sales Clerks
Summary
A sales position that purchases textile products from producers and sells/supplies them to retail stores and manufacturers.
Description
Textile wholesale store clerks purchase fabrics and textile products from textile manufacturers or fabric trading companies and sell them to retail stores and manufacturers. They monitor market trends and fashions to develop procurement plans, conduct price negotiations, and adjust transaction terms. They manage inventory, handle delivery scheduling, shipping arrangements, order processing, and quote creation. Building trusting relationships with customers, proposal-based sales, and after-sales follow-up are also emphasized.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in e-commerce markets and sustainable materials, transaction formats and sourcing diversity are advancing. While digitalization demands efficient inventory management and order processing, demand remains stable for sales representatives capable of value-added proposals.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Strong negotiation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Direct to/from Work Allowed / Field Sales / Inside Sales
Career Path
Textile Wholesale Sales Representative → Team Leader → Sales Manager → Department Head → Buyer · Trading Company Sales
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Order Processing / Price Negotiation / Textile Product Knowledge (Material Properties) / Wholesale Sales
Recommended Skills
Data Processing / English Proficiency (Overseas Transactions) / Industry Trend Analysis / Marketing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination and negotiation with clients. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is not particularly required for product planning, etc. |
Related Qualifications
- Salesperson Certification (Level 2·3)
- Textile Product Quality Manager
Aliases
- Textile Wholesale Clerk
- Textile Wholesaler Clerk
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- Apparel Retail Clerk
- Fabric Buyer
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