Wool Buyers

What the job involves

• Monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
• Negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
• Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
• Liaises with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
• Inspects, compares, selects and values wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
• Inspects and buys wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
• Receives samples from scoured wool exchanges
• May visit freezing works to buy slipe wool

Key values of workers in Wool Buyers

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Wool Buyers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Persuasion

  Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

• Negotiation

  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.