- Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
- Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
- Recommend mark-up rates, markdown
Antique Dealer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Antique dealers buy and sell old objects and collectors' items.
Antique dealers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Antique dealer you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
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Future outlook for Antique Dealers
Very good outlook
Antique Dealer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Antique Dealer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
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Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
