A ________ brings buyers and sellers together and assists in negotiations.
A) jobber
B) merchandise broker
C) retailer
D) mail-order wholesaler
E) drop shipper

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A merchandise broker is a type of intermediary who brings together buyers and sellers, usually of a specific product or line of products, and assists in negotiations between them. Unlike jobbers, who take possession of the goods they sell, merchandise brokers do not take ownership of the products, but instead earn a commission on the sales they facilitate. Retailers, mail-order wholesalers, and drop shippers are other types of intermediaries in the distribution channel, but they typically sell products directly to end consumers rather than facilitating transactions between businesses.

A ________ Brings Buyers and Sellers Together and Assists in Negotiations