The life of a BBA

The life of a BBA

1. Roles and Responsibilites

   • Selecting new products and reviewing the old products.
   • Predicting and identifying trends
   • Chooses the quantity of products
   • Visiting and choosing the right suppliers
   • Travelling for research
   • Stock control and budgeting
   • Risk Taking
   • Analysing figures to see best sellers
   • Must be able to manage a large group of people
   • Negotiating Prices
   • Ensuring the products have arrived on time
   • Helping to interpret reports and predicting sales
   • Pitching to senior management
   • Reacting to changes in customer demand
   • Maintaining good relationships with suppliers, whilst seeking new ones
   • Attending Trade Events
   • Getting Feedback from Customers

2. Competencies

   • Strong Analytical Skills
   • Negotiating Skills
   • The ability to network and influence people
   • Good at working in a team and individually
   • Good at interpreting
   • Good Communication Skills
   • Good Numerical Skills
   • Organised
   • Organised
   • Can Multitask
   • The ability to work under pressure
   • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
   • Can meet deadlines and achieve targets
   • Has drive and determination
   • Has commercial awareness
   • Good leadership attributes and skills
   • Creative
   • Confidence
   • Enthusiastic
   • Dedication

3. Who do they work alongside with to ensure that the product is sold to maximum effect?

   • Head Buyer
   • Technicians
   • Suppliers
   • Designers
   • Retailers

4. Career Opportunities

   • Buying Director
   • Head Buyer
   • Assistant Buyer
   • Buying Admin Assistant