Retail and wholesale buyers analyze business needs, determine quantities and buy merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments. They meet with suppliers, negotiate prices and terms. They supervise the distribution of merchandise to different outlets. As part of their duties, they may be required to monitor industry trends and competition. This is a stimulating job for people with intuition and who are curious. A career as a retail and wholesale buyer requires a sociable, self-reliant, methodical personality and good persuasive skills.