Dealer
The trading intermediary — buying and selling goods or securities as a principal.
What it's like to be a Dealer
As a Dealer, you buy and sell as a principal — taking ownership of what you trade rather than just brokering between parties. This might apply to securities dealers, car dealers, antique dealers, or other goods. You profit from the spread between buying and selling prices.
Your day involves buying, selling, and managing inventory. You assess what to buy, negotiate purchases, manage your holdings, find buyers, and negotiate sales. Success requires understanding your market, pricing accurately, and managing the capital tied up in inventory.
The challenge is the capital risk and market knowledge required. You own what you buy — if you can't sell it or prices drop, you lose. Developing expertise in your market and managing risk is essential.
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.
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