Purchasing Managers Job Description The smart shoppers of the business world are its purchasing managers. They plan and direct a company's purchasing activities, making sure buyers and purchasing agents get the best goods and services at the lowest price.
They also ensure that the materials are bought in the right amounts and are on hand when they're needed. That keeps the flow of work on schedule and production lines humming.
Purchasing managers often coordinate the work of a staff of buyers and agents, offering guidance and stepping in for the more complicated negotiations
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Sales Managers Job DescriptionAny company with a product to sell needs a talented sales force. The person who directs and coordinates that sales force is the sales manager.
From hiring and training, to day-to-day supervision, the manager works closely with every member of the sales team. He or she must be a leader, able to inspire and motivate.
As former salespeople themselves, they've usually advanced to management by demonstrating not only superior sales skills, but also a knack for problem-solving and the ability to get along with co-workers
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Survey Researchers Job DescriptionOne of the freedoms that Americans cherish – is the right to express an opinion. The people responsible for gathering many of those opinions are Survey Researchers.
These researchers create questionnaires designed for specific purposes. For example, clients may want to find out what people think about certain products… services…or even political issues.
The next step is to get the public to respond to the questionnaire
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