Wholesale market intermediate wholesaler (manager)
おろしうりしじょうなかおろしにんてんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A occupation that oversees procurement, sales, inventory management, and staff management of fresh foods at wholesale markets nationwide.
Description
The wholesale market intermediate wholesaler (manager) handles procurement of fresh foods, seafood, fruits and vegetables, etc., at intermediate wholesaler stores within wholesale markets, and provides them to customers such as retail stores and restaurants. They oversee all aspects of store operations, including price negotiations with suppliers and cooperatives, inventory management, logistics arrangements, store operations, staff shift management and training, quality maintenance and hygiene management, aiming to manage profits and ensure smooth distribution. They handle early morning market opening preparations and peak season workloads, fulfilling a role in supporting safe and efficient distribution.
Future Outlook
Competition is intensifying due to reorganization of fresh food markets and expansion of direct sales markets. Amid advances in high value-added products and distribution rationalization, the importance of managers equipped with efficient operations, quality management, and customer responsiveness will further increase.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Shifts / Standing work / Two days off per week
Career Path
Intermediate wholesaler staff → Manager → Area manager → Executive management → Independent startup
Required Skills
Inventory management / Ordering planning / Price negotiation / Quality management / Staff management
Recommended Skills
Excel (basic) / Food hygiene management knowledge / Logistics knowledge / Marketing / Negotiation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | No margin for error in product freshness and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for negotiations with suppliers and customers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead the overall store operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent heavy lifting and standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for planning and management such as inventory control and staffing. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to handle early morning shifts and heavy workloads during peak periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many standardized operations, with emphasis on management rather than generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
- Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license
Aliases
- Fresh fish intermediate wholesaler manager
- Fruit and vegetable intermediate wholesaler manager
- Market intermediate wholesaler manager
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