hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
The offered hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Wholesale merchants in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesproduct comprehension
The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
sales strategies
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
vertical markets
A vertical market is a market in which vendors offer goods and services specific to a particular industry, trade, profession, or other group of customers with specialised needs.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesassess supplier risks
Evaluate supplier performance in order to assess if suppliers follow the agreed contracts, meet the standard requirements and provide the desired quality.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
initiate contact with buyers
Identify buyers of commodities and establish contact.
initiate contact with sellers
Identify sellers of commodities and establish contact.
negotiate sale of commodities
Discuss client's requirements for buying and selling commodities and negotiate their sale and purchase in order to obtain the most beneficial agreement.
negotiate sales contracts
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
plan transport operations
Plan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.
Cross-sector
9 competencesbuild business relationships
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
comprehend financial business terminology
Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
identify new business opportunities
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
identify suppliers
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts and agreements with them.
maintain financial records
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
monitor international market performance
Continuously monitor the international market performance by staying up-to-date with trade media and trends.
negotiate buying conditions
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.