Jobber

usgb/ˈdʒɑːbər/
noun

A person who buys goods from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other merchants; a wholesaler.

The jobber bought the goods in bulk from manufacturers and then sold them at a profit to various retailers.
Visual representation of "jobber" - A person who buys goods from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other merchants; a wholesaler.

Often appears as...

  • local jobber
  • wholesale jobber
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Business Role

Used in commerce to describe a supply chain intermediary.

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A local jobber can help small businesses manage their inventory.
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Not Retailer

A jobber is not the same as a retailer but works closely with them.

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He started as a retailer before becoming a wholesale jobber.
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Volume Transactions

Jobbers typically deal with large quantities of goods.

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As a wholesale jobber, she specializes in volume sales to retailers.
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