1. To be a retail or wholesale buyer, you need a high school diploma and usually a university degree or college diploma in business, marketing or a related program.

2. You also need previous work experience in a retail or wholesale establishment.

3. You must have supervisory experience to become a supervisor or senior buyer.

4. You may specialize in a particular merchandise line through experience or product-based training courses.

5. With additional experience or training, you may move up the ranks to become a manager.

6. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.

1. What is a day in the life of a Retail and Wholesale Buyers like?
   Retail and wholesale buyers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Retail and wholesale buyers may... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   The job outlook for Retail and Wholesale Buyers is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at an... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average... more
4. How much does a Retail and Wholesale Buyers make?
   The average hourly wages for Retail and Wholesale Buyers is $16.33/HR, which is close to the average for occupations... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Retail and Wholesale Buyers"?
   4% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and... more
6. How many Retail and Wholesale Buyers are employed part-time?
   16% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 23,900 workers employed in... more
7. How many Retail and Wholesale Buyers are self-employed?
   Roughly 9% of Retail and Wholesale Buyers are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Retail and Wholesale Buyers?
   The older-than-average age (45) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009. more