Vegetable Wholesale Broker
あおものなかおろしにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A profession responsible for distribution operations that procures vegetables and fruits from markets and supplies them to retail stores and restaurants.
Description
Vegetable wholesale brokers procure vegetables and fruits at central wholesale markets and similar venues, check quality, then sort, package, set prices, manage inventory, and coordinate deliveries. They collaborate with producers, market affiliates, retail stores, and restaurants to maintain freshness and support stable distribution. Tasks center on early morning unloading and transportation arrangements, demanding physical strength, quick judgment, and negotiation skills.
Future Outlook
While the labor shortage due to aging is becoming more severe, expansion of direct-from-origin shipments and online distribution is expected to create demand for specialized expertise and IT utilization.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Patient / Skilled in negotiation / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Full-time / Heavy Labor / Market Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Intermediate Wholesaler → Intermediate Wholesaler Staff → Intermediate Wholesaler Manager → Market Independence → Distribution Manager
Required Skills
Delivery Coordination / Inventory Management / Price Negotiation / Procurement Order Coordination / Quality Inspection and Sorting
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Fresh Produce Knowledge / Market Analysis / Simplified Quality Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary due to the need to respond promptly to fluctuations in supply volume and prices. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention to detail is essential for quality and freshness checks. |
| Communication Skills | Frequent negotiations with clients and market affiliates require smooth communication. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for unloading cargo and long hours of standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and organizational skills are needed to manage incoming volumes and inventory, and formulate delivery plans. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Fresh Produce Broker
- Fresh Produce Wholesaler
- Vegetable Broker
Related Jobs
- Food Wholesaler Sales
- Fresh Produce Buyer
- Fresh Produce Shop Owner