Wholesale Market Intermediate Wholesaler
おろしうりしじょうなかおろしにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
Wholesale market intermediate wholesalers perform intermediate wholesale operations within wholesale markets, handling procurement, pricing, and sales of fresh foods and other items.
Description
Wholesale market intermediate wholesalers are responsible for procuring fresh foods and other goods in wholesale markets and selling them to retail stores and restaurants. They conduct price negotiations through auctions or private transactions in the market, perform quality inspections and inventory management, and provide goods at appropriate timings. They also engage in store display and packaging operations, delivery arrangements, and hygiene management, contributing to stable goods supply and smooth market operations.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population and trends in the food service industry, the market size is flat, but intermediate wholesalers who can handle increased demand for high-value-added products and digitalization are expected to have stable demand.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Practical / Resilient to Stress / Sociable
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Long Hours Standing Work / Shift Work / Team System
Career Path
Intermediate Wholesale Apprentice → Intermediate Wholesaler → Intermediate Wholesale Business Manager → Market Operations Manager → Independent Business Startup
Required Skills
Display / Hygiene Management / Inventory Management / Procurement Negotiation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Accounting Knowledge / Communication Skills / Digital Order Receiving and Placing System Operation / Marketing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in market prices and supply-demand balance. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is essential for product quality and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required for negotiations with producers and buyers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of carrying heavy loads and long hours of standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Early morning and peak period workloads are high, requiring the ability to withstand pressure. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine commercial transaction tasks do not require much creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Intermediate Wholesaler
- Market Intermediate Wholesaler Operator
Related Jobs
- Logistics Manager
- Retail Store Manager
- Wholesaler