Definitions
- Referring to a person or company that 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 or other wholesalers. - Describing a person or company that specializes in buying and selling goods in large quantities.
- Referring to a person or company that 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 or other wholesalers. - Describing a person or company that specializes in buying and selling goods in large quantities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both jobber and wholesaler buy goods in bulk from manufacturers.
- 2Both jobber and wholesaler sell goods to retailers or other wholesalers.
- 3Both jobber and wholesaler specialize in buying and selling goods in large quantities.
- 4Both jobber and wholesaler act as middlemen between manufacturers and retailers.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Jobber is more commonly used in British English, while wholesaler is more common in American English.
- 2Size: Jobbers are typically smaller than wholesalers and may specialize in a particular type of product.
- 3Scope: Wholesalers may have a wider range of products than jobbers.
- 4Location: Jobbers may be more localized and serve a specific region, while wholesalers may operate on a national or international scale.
- 5Relationship with manufacturers: Jobbers may have closer relationships with manufacturers and may be involved in the production process, while wholesalers typically purchase finished products from manufacturers.
Remember this!
Jobber and wholesaler are synonyms that refer to middlemen who buy goods in bulk from manufacturers and sell them to retailers or other wholesalers. The main difference between the two is their usage, size, scope, location, and relationship with manufacturers.
