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A Buyer manages the purchase of retail goods, analysing trends, negotiating with suppliers, and preparing marketing strategies to optimise sales.

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How do I become a Buyer?

Get qualified to work as a Buyer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Buyer generally earns $1,750 per week ($91,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this field is expected to remain stable in coming years. There are currently 4,100 people employed as a Buyer in Australia. Buyers may find work in all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Buyer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Retail Management. This course will give you the skills to manage a retail department and supervise floor staff. You’ll cover topics including creating a customer centric culture, implementing customer service strategies and maintaining store security. A Certificate III in Retail may also be appropriate.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate III in Retail?

13th October 2020

Most popular retail courses

21st July 2022

How do I become a sales manager?

22nd December 2022

Buyer careers

A Buyer coordinates the purchase of goods to be sold in a retail store. You might find stock, make decisions about item quantities and negotiate sales. Buyers monitor customer activity and sales records to determine which products may be successful. You may also be involved in preparing marketing plans and promotional activities.

Buyers should be up to date with current trends and have a strong understanding of their customer base. It’s important you can communicate well and have strong negotiation skills. Buyers must be able to work as part of a team and should be good at managing their time. You’ll need to be able to liaise with suppliers as well as colleagues in this role.