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Minor group 332
PSOC Minor group 332 — Sales and purchasing agents and brokers
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers represent companies, governments and other organizations to buy and sell commodities, goods, insurance, shipping and other services to industrial, professional, commercial or other establishments, or act as independent agents to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities and services. Tasks performed usually include obtaining information about, monitoring and analyzing market trends and conditions and employer’s and competitors goods and services; obtaining information about clients’ needs and identifying suitable products and services; explaining and demonstrating products and services to clients; negotiating prices, contracts, terms, conditions and shipping arrangements for purchase or sale of goods, services or commodities.
Practical summary
What this code covers
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers represent companies, governments and other organizations to buy and sell commodities, goods, insurance, shipping and other services to industrial, professional, commercial or other establishments, or act as independent agents to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities and services. Tasks performed usually include obtaining information about, monitoring and analyzing market trends and conditions and employer’s and competitors goods and services; obtaining information about clients’ needs and identifying suitable products and services; explaining and demonstrating products and services to clients; negotiating prices, contracts, terms, conditions and shipping arrangements for purchase or sale of goods, services or commodities.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Insurance representatives, Commercial sales representatives, Buyers, Trade brokers.
Nearby minor groups
FAQ
What does PSOC 332 cover?
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers represent companies, governments and other organizations to buy and sell commodities, goods, insurance, shipping and other services to industrial, professional, commercial or other establishments, or act as independent agents to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities and services. Tasks performed usually include obtaining information about, monitoring and analyzing market trends and conditions and employer’s and competitors goods and services; obtaining information about clients’ needs and identifying suitable products and services; explaining and demonstrating products and services to clients; negotiating prices, contracts, terms, conditions and shipping arrangements for purchase or sale of goods, services or commodities.
Where is PSOC 332 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals.
How do I choose PSOC 332 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Insurance representatives, Commercial sales representatives, Buyers, Trade brokers.