Definitions
- Referring to a wholesaler who buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and sells them to retailers. - Talking about a middleman who purchases products from manufacturers and resells them to retailers at a markup. - Describing a person or company that specializes in buying and selling goods in large quantities.
- Referring to a person or company that buys products from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or end-users. - Talking about a middleman who distributes products to various retail outlets or customers. - Describing a company that specializes in the distribution of goods to different locations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both jobber and distributor are intermediaries between manufacturers and retailers.
- 2Both buy products in bulk from manufacturers.
- 3Both sell products to retailers or end-users.
- 4Both are involved in the logistics of product delivery.
- 5Both aim to make a profit by marking up the price of the products they sell.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Jobbers typically deal with a narrower range of products than distributors.
- 2Relationships: Jobbers often have established relationships with specific manufacturers, while distributors may work with multiple manufacturers.
- 3Pricing: Jobbers may offer lower prices to retailers due to their direct relationships with manufacturers, while distributors may charge higher prices due to their added value in logistics and distribution.
- 4Responsibility: Jobbers may be responsible for storing and managing inventory, while distributors may handle shipping and delivery logistics.
- 5Focus: Jobbers may focus more on buying and selling products, while distributors may focus more on the logistics of product distribution.
Remember this!
Jobber and distributor are both intermediaries between manufacturers and retailers, involved in buying and selling products in bulk. However, jobbers tend to deal with a narrower range of products and have established relationships with specific manufacturers, while distributors may work with multiple manufacturers and focus more on the logistics of product distribution.
