A sales representative promotes and sells products or services to new and existing customers, acting as the main link between a business and its buyers.
- Lead Generation: Find current prospective clients through cold calling, emails, and networking.
- Product Presentations: Demonstrate features and explain how products solve client needs.
- Closing Sales: Negotiate prices, finalize agreements, and manage contract terms.
- Relationship Management: Maintain ongoing contact with current clients to encourage repeat business.
- Sales Reporting: Track daily activities, submit orders, and report market trends to management.
Preferred candidate profile
An ideal candidate profile for a sales representative includes a bachelors degree in business or marketing, 1 to 3 years of proven sales experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills.