WHOLESALE TRADE MANAGER

1. Sales & Business Development Skills

• • Strategic sales planning

  • B2B and wholesale sales techniques

  • Client acquisition and retention

  • Negotiation and persuasion

  2. Product & Supplier Management

  • Vendor sourcing and relationship management

  • Pricing and margin optimization

  • Product knowledge across multiple categories

  • Quality control and compliance

  3. Operations & Supply Chain Skills

  • Inventory management and stock control

  • Logistics coordination (shipping, freight, warehousing)

  • Order processing and fulfillment

  • Supply chain optimization

  4. Financial & Analytical Skills

  • Budgeting and cost management

  • Sales forecasting and performance analysis

  • Profit margin monitoring

  • Data-driven decision making

  5. Leadership & Management Skills

  • Team supervision and mentoring

  • Target setting and performance evaluation

  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving

  • Cross-functional coordination

  6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Customer relationship management

  • Negotiation with suppliers and clients

  • Presentation and reporting skills

  7. Technical & Digital Skills

  • ERP / inventory management software

  • MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • CRM systems for customer and sales tracking

  • Market research and analytics tools