[Core] [82% incumbents] Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
  DWAs: Authorize financial actions. | Disburse funds from clients accounts to creditors.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
  DWAs: Determine the value of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  DWAs: Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.
  DWAs: Identify strategic business investment opportunities.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
  DWAs: Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  DWAs: Purchase products or services.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.
  DWAs: Determine the value of goods or services. | Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  DWAs: Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
  DWAs: Analyze market conditions or trends. | Analyze consumer trends.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.
  DWAs: Obtain information about goods or services.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  DWAs: Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.
  DWAs: Provide information to coworkers.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.
  DWAs: Train personnel to enhance job skills. | Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
  DWAs: Create marketing materials.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.
  DWAs: Analyze market conditions or trends.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.
  DWAs: Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
  DWAs: Develop business or market strategies.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.
  DWAs: Analyze consumer trends.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.82 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.73 lvl:4.51) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.61 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.57 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.41 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.20 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.73 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.62 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:2.46 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:2.16 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Education and Training (imp:2.06 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:2.05 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.98 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.95 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:1.95 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.88 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Foreign Language (imp:1.86) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Chemistry (imp:1.73 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.69 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.63 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Psychology (imp:1.62 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.58 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Design (imp:1.57 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.33 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:3.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.04 lvl:4.94) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.02 lvl:3.56) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:3.92 lvl:3.84) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.80 lvl:3.91) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.77 lvl:4.22) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.74 lvl:4.42) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.67 lvl:4.72) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.64 lvl:4.61) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.63 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.58 lvl:4.66) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.57 lvl:4.47) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.49 lvl:3.28) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.43 lvl:4.05) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.30 lvl:3.44) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.29 lvl:2.57) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.26 lvl:3.69) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.21 lvl:3.35) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.21 lvl:2.98) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.98 lvl:3.12) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:3.35) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.89 lvl:3.11) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.87 lvl:2.60) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.81 lvl:2.75) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.71 lvl:3.83) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.90) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.67 lvl:2.87) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.56 lvl:3.65) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.49 lvl:2.19) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.27) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.45 lvl:3.22) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.40 lvl:2.74) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.37 lvl:2.30) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.31 lvl:1.90) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.22 lvl:2.11) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.66) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.61 lvl:0.95) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.22) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.07) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.98) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.83) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.38) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.37) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.24) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.23) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.86) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.76) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.64) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Negotiation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
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--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
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--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (0 total) ---

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (0 total) ---

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.1067)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: History of retail (similarity: 0.3030)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_retail
  QID: Q3137831
  Extract: The history of retail encompasses the sale of goods and services to consumers across all cultures and time periods from ancient history to the present.

  Title: Walmart (similarity: 0.2143)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walmart
  QID: Q483551
  Extract: Walmart Inc. is an American multinational omnichannel retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations in the United States and 19 other countries. It is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded 

  Title: Marketplace (similarity: 0.2333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketplace
  QID: Q330284
  Extract: A marketplace, market place, or just market, is a location where people regularly gather for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. In different parts of the world, a marketplace may be described as a souk, bazaar, a fixed mercado (Spanish), itinerant tianguis (Mexico), or 

  Title: Whole Foods Market (similarity: 0.2985)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Foods_Market
  QID: Q1809448
  Extract: Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, owned wholly by Amazon, and which generally sells whole food products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United S

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities. Education and salary data provide solid foundation for career insights.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:01:48.290552+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,327
tokens_output        : 4,344
cost_usd             : $0.044851
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found, though related retail and marketplace concepts provide relevant industry context. The semantic neighbors suggest connection to broader retail and commercial marketplace topics.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Wholesale and retail buyers analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and purchase merchandise for resale to consumers or other businesses. They evaluate product quality, pricing, and market demand to determine optimal purchasing decisions. These professionals serve as critical intermediaries in the supply chain, ensuring businesses stock appropriate inventory that meets customer needs and generates profit.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves analyzing sales data and market trends using software like Microsoft Excel to identify purchasing opportunities. They negotiate prices and terms with suppliers via phone calls and emails, often using communication tools like Microsoft Outlook. Much of their time is spent evaluating merchandise quality through inspection and testing, then making decisions about quantities to order based on budget constraints and sales forecasts. They frequently consult with store managers and sales personnel to understand customer preferences and inventory needs. Administrative tasks include authorizing invoice payments, updating product databases, and preparing purchasing reports for management review.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful buyers possess strong analytical thinking abilities to evaluate market data, product quality, and pricing strategies effectively. They excel at relationship building and negotiation, requiring high oral comprehension and expression skills to communicate with suppliers, management, and sales teams. Attention to detail is critical for inspecting merchandise and managing complex purchasing contracts. Those who thrive demonstrate achievement orientation and self-confidence when making high-stakes purchasing decisions that directly impact business profitability. The role suits individuals comfortable with both quantitative analysis and interpersonal communication in fast-paced commercial environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree, representing 34.6% of workers according to education distribution data, though 20.3% enter with only a high school diploma. Entry-level buyers often start in assistant or junior buyer roles, gaining experience in inventory management, vendor relations, and market analysis. Previous experience in retail, sales, or customer service provides valuable foundation knowledge of consumer behavior and product merchandising. Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with business software like Microsoft Office and QuickBooks are essential for success.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced buyers can advance to senior buyer positions, category managers, or purchasing managers overseeing multiple product lines or buyer teams. Some transition into related roles such as procurement specialists for larger organizations or move into sales management positions leveraging their supplier relationships. Others may specialize in specific industries like fashion, technology, or commodities, becoming subject matter experts. With extensive experience, career paths include chief procurement officer roles, opening independent buying consultancies, or transitioning to supplier-side sales representative positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, wholesale and retail buyers earn varying wages based on industry and location, with higher compensation typically found in specialized sectors and major metropolitan areas. The role shows stable demand as retail and e-commerce sectors continue expanding, though specific opportunities vary by industry vertical. Geographic concentration is highest in major commercial centers and metropolitan areas where corporate headquarters and distribution networks are located. The profession benefits from growth in online retail, international trade, and specialized product categories requiring expert buying knowledge. Market demand remains steady due to the essential nature of procurement functions across all retail and wholesale operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core buying activities show moderate automation risk as AI and machine learning tools increasingly handle routine data analysis and demand forecasting tasks. However, the negotiation, relationship management, and qualitative product evaluation aspects remain largely human-centric activities requiring judgment and interpersonal skills. Buyers who adapt by leveraging automated analytics tools while focusing on strategic supplier relationships and complex purchasing decisions will maintain strong career prospects.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical negotiation, analytical thinking, and supplier relationship management skills with identical importance ratings for active listening and critical thinking.
    data: Negotiation (imp:4.0)
    data: Critical Thinking (imp:3.8)
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [career_pathway] Purchasing Managers (11-3061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural career progression from buyer to purchasing manager, sharing core procurement knowledge but adding management responsibilities as indicated by O*NET relationships.
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
    data: Administration and Management knowledge (imp:3.4)
    data: Job Zone 3 progression path
  [riasec_cluster] Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles demonstrate high Enterprising orientation (E:5.23) and require similar persuasion and negotiation abilities in business-to-business contexts.
    data: RIASEC Enterprising dominance
    data: Persuasion (imp:3.8)
    data: O*NET Primary-Long relationship
  [job_zone] Procurement Clerks (43-3061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Entry-level pathway into procurement field with overlapping purchasing and administrative functions, though requiring less preparation than buyers.
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
    data: Shared procurement functions
    data: Administrative overlap in purchasing
  [transferable_skill] Sales Managers (11-2022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Customer service knowledge (imp:3.7) and sales/marketing expertise (imp:3.8) transfer directly to sales management roles requiring market understanding.
    data: Sales and Marketing knowledge (imp:3.8)
    data: Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.7)
    data: O*NET Primary-Long relationship

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['buyer', 'purchasing', 'procurement', 'merchandise', 'wholesale', 'retail', 'commodity', 'vendor']
  exclude_keywords : ['farm', 'agricultural', 'real estate', 'securities', 'insurance']
  title_patterns   : ['buyer', 'purchasing agent', 'procurement specialist', 'category buyer', 'merchandise buyer']
  common_variations: ['retail buyer', 'wholesale buyer', 'fashion buyer', 'commodity buyer', 'category planner', 'buying professional', 'procurement agent', 'merchandise planner']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'sales', 'principles', 'market', 'merchandise', 'products', 'retail', 'activities', 'includes', 'control', 'management', 'objects', 'quality', 'needs', 'services', 'materials', 'ideas', 'goods']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01493  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:2%  wikipedia:2%
equipment                  23  0.00818  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
sales                      16  0.00569  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:19%
principles                 16  0.00569  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
market                     16  0.00569  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  inference:38%  dwas:19%
merchandise                14  0.00498  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  inference:21%  onet_dimensions:7%
products                   13  0.00462  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:46%  onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:8%
retail                     12  0.00427  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:8%
activities                 12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                 12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:42%
objects                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                    11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
needs                      11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
services                   11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  dwas:36%  wikipedia:9%
materials                  11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
goods                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:30%  wikipedia:20%
techniques                 10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
business                   10  0.00356  dwas                 dwas:70%  inference:20%  onet_dimensions:10%
body                       10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
personnel                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
trends                      9  0.00320  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
problems                    9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
product                     9  0.00320  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
decisions                   8  0.00284  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%
customer                    8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
purchasing                  8  0.00284  inference            inference:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
strategies                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%