SOC 13-1022: Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Part of 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 13-1000 Business Operations Specialists 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
SOC 13-1022 links to 7 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.
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Which programs match SOC 13-1022?
SOC 13-1022 links to 7 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.
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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.