resident buyer

resident buyer definition - business

resident buyer

A person who resides in or near a major merchandising hub and who provides information on products and pricing to potential customers. A resident buyer may serve as an agent for multiple companies or be an employee of a single firm.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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