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FOOD BROKER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Trade Goods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- independent wholesaler
1, record 1, English, independent%20wholesaler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For most new processors, the food product distribution system resembles a maze. For those who need help in presenting their product, it may be prudent to seek representation through a broker. Brokers will help you develop a retail price, promote schemes to enhance the product's acceptance and make sales presentations to the buyers of independent wholesalers and large retail food chains. 2, record 1, English, - independent%20wholesaler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'objets de commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grossiste indépendant
1, record 1, French, grossiste%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grossiste autonome 2, record 1, French, grossiste%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
- distributeur-grossiste indépendant 3, record 1, French, distributeur%2Dgrossiste%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coop Atlantique est le seul grossiste «autonome» sur le marché et offre les plus bas prix pour les produits d'épicerie dans tout le Canada. 2, record 1, French, - grossiste%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'Association nationale des distributeurs aux petites surfaces alimentaires, représente les intérêts des distributeurs-grossistes indépendants et institutionnels ainsi que des manufacturiers-fournisseurs au Canada desservant le marché des petites surfaces alimentaires et des épiceries. 3, record 1, French, - grossiste%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grossiste : intermédiaire de commerce achetant la marchandise directement au fabricant pour la revendre aux détaillants. 4, record 1, French, - grossiste%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- manufacturers' agent
1, record 2, English, manufacturers%27%20agent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- manufacturer's agent 2, record 2, English, manufacturer%27s%20agent
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sells single, allied, diversified or multi-line products, on commission basis, to wholesale, retail and other establishments for one or more foreign or domestic manufacturers : Performs duties described in the definition for Unit Group 5133, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Specializes in selling products as agent for manufacturing companies. Visits manufacturers to persuade them to sell their products through his services. Co-ordinates sales program for products handled. May prepare advertising brochures and other literature. May be designated according to type of products sold; for example, Food Broker 3, record 2, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 5133-110 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 2, record 2, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
- Vente
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent commercial
1, record 2, French, agent%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- agente commerciale 2, record 2, French, agente%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vend, à la commission, un produit particulier, des produits apparentés ou variés à des magasins de gros, de détail ou à d'autres établissements, pour un ou plusieurs fabricants étrangers ou nationaux : Exécute des tâches analogues à celles qui sont énoncées dans la définition du groupe de base 5133, VOYAGEURS DE COMMERCE. Se spécialise dans la vente de produits en tant que représentant de compagnies manufacturières. Visite des fabricants afin de les convaincre de faire appel à ses services. Organise un programme de vente pour les produits dont il a la représentation. Peut rédiger des brochures publicitaires et d'autres documents. Peut être désigné d'après le type de produits vendus, par exemple : Courtier en denrées alimentaires 3, record 2, French, - agent%20commercial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 5133-110 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 2, record 2, French, - agent%20commercial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
- Ventas (Comercialización)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente del fabricante
1, record 2, Spanish, agente%20del%20fabricante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente que trabaja a base de contrato a largo plazo, vende dentro de un territorio exclusivo, maneja líneas de productos similares, pero que no compiten entre sí, y posee facultades limitadas en cuanto a variar los precios y condiciones de venta. 1, record 2, Spanish, - agente%20del%20fabricante
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