- 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
Builders' merchant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Builders' merchants sell building and do-it-yourself products and materials to the building trade and the public.
Builders' merchants typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Builders' merchant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,913 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Builders' merchant
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29,913 GBP
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29,908 GBP
Average salary for full-time Builders' merchant
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29,913 GBP
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29,908 GBP
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29,913 GBP
Salary over time for Builders' merchant
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28,052 GBP
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27,489 GBP
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26,931 GBP
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28,048 GBP
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27,983 GBP
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29,055 GBP
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29,913 GBP
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28,722 GBP
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30,363 GBP
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Future outlook for Builders' merchants
Fair outlook
31 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
50% chance of automation in the future Builders' merchant - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Builders' merchant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Builders' merchant.
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
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Builders' merchant. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Builders' merchant interview
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.
