A Sales Representative is responsible for selling a company's products or services, generating leads, maintaining customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. They act as the key point of contact between a business and its customers, both existing and potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.
Present, promote, and sell products/services using solid arguments to prospective customers.
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
Reach out to customer leads through various channels.
Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.
Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales, and report on status.
Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products/services.
Keep up to date with best practices and promotional trends.
Continuously improve through feedback and training.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven work experience as a Sales Representative or similar role.
Highly motivated and target-driven with a proven track record in sales.
Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills.
Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (may vary depending on industry).
Types of Sales Roles:
Inside Sales
- selling remotely (via phone/email).
B2B Sales
- selling to other businesses.
B2C Sales
- selling directly to consumers.
Job Type: Full-time