Toy (gangu) Wholesaler Owner
がんぐ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
A managerial role that procures toys from toy manufacturers and importers and wholesales them to retail stores and others, overseeing and managing distribution.
Description
Toy wholesaler owners procure large quantities of goods from toy manufacturers and importers and wholesale them to retail stores and e-commerce businesses. They oversee price negotiations with suppliers, sales condition adjustments, inventory management, logistics arrangements, delivery management, and more to achieve efficient product distribution. Additionally, they analyze market trends and develop promotional plans to understand customer needs and boost sales. On the organizational side, they manage sales staff and warehouse personnel, plan and control sales and profits, and implement improvements for store operations.
Future Outlook
With the proliferation of internet mail-order sales and the increase in direct sales channels, traditional wholesalers are required to improve logistics efficiency, adapt to digitalization, and provide value-added services. Small and medium-sized enterprises need to leverage their specialization and local ties to maintain competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Good Management Skills / Good at Negotiation / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Sales Representative → Buyer → Wholesale Store Manager → Chain Store General Manager → Business Owner
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Management / Inventory Management / Logistics Coordination / Pricing / Procurement Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Accounting Knowledge / Language Skills (Negotiation) / Marketing / Toy Market Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because negotiations and adjustments with suppliers and customers occur frequently. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for pricing and inventory cost management. |
| Planning & Organization | Because inventory management and sales planning are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly consists of routine tasks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves management tasks with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Toy Dealer
- Toy Wholesaler
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