Vegetable Wholesale Dealer
やさいなかおろしにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
This occupation handles the intermediation, sorting, and stable supply of vegetables purchased from farmers at the market to retail stores and restaurants.
Description
Vegetable wholesale dealers mainly inspect, select, sort, and categorize vegetables purchased from farmers or production areas within wholesale markets, and sell them to customers such as retail stores and restaurants. They require negotiation skills to determine appropriate prices at market auctions and a keen eye for discerning seasonality and quality. Knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and proper display methods is also necessary. The work centers on early morning market operations and involves considerable physical labor, but accumulating experience as a wholesale dealer allows career advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of food and the increase in direct shipments from production areas, quality management and distribution efficiency are becoming increasingly important. Adaptation to transformations in market transactions due to digitalization is also required.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observational Skills / Physically Fit / Strong Negotiation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Intermediate Wholesaler Apprentice → Intermediate Wholesaler Staff → Intermediate Wholesaler Supervisor → Wholesale Company Manager
Required Skills
Forklift Operation / Inventory Management / Market Price Research / Price Negotiation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Logistics Knowledge / Market Analysis / Purchasing Strategy / Vegetable Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to seasonal fluctuations and price changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in discerning the quality and freshness of vegetables is important. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are necessary for negotiations and coordination with producers and customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure early morning cargo handling and heavy work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered more on distribution and sales operations than product development, creativity is relatively low. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
Aliases
- Fresh Produce Intermediate Wholesaler
- Vegetable Wholesaler
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- Food Wholesaler
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