To be a successful sales representative, you'll need a combination of skills, experience, and personality traits, including strong communication, interpersonal, and sales abilities, along with the ability to build relationships and meet sales targets.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree/College level of any business-related course
· 1-3 years of experience in a sales or customer-facing role, preferably within the sales industry
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence others
· Strong negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
· A driven, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
· A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
Education:
- High School Diploma:While not always required, a high school diploma or equivalent is a basic requirement for many sales positions.
- Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field can be helpful, especially for more advanced sales roles.
- Industry Certifications: Certain certifications, such as Certified Sales Professional or Certified Sales Executive, can enhance qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
· Assists Corporate Local Accounts
· Makes product suggestions according to the wants and needs of customers
· Locates prospective customers, generating them into leads, and eventually converting them to customers
· Meets or exceeds weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales quotas
· Strong research skills and deep product or industry knowledge to answer any questions about the product
· Prepares and submit weekly sales or inventory reports to management
· Keeps contact lists and follow ups with current customers to continue building relationships
Skills:
- Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for conveying product information and building rapport with customers.
- Interpersonal:Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with customers and colleagues, and for effectively managing customer interactions.
- Sales:Experience in sales, including understanding sales strategies, techniques, and closing deals, is a must.
- Persuasion:The ability to persuade and negotiate effectively is vital for closing sales and achieving targets.
- Customer Service:Excellent customer service skills are needed to address customer needs and ensure satisfaction.
- Presentation:Ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations to potential clients is important.
- Organizational:Strong organizational skills are needed to manage leads, track sales, and maintain records.
- Problem-solving:The ability to identify and resolve customer issues is important for maintaining customer satisfaction and building relationships.
- Time management:Ability to manage time effectively to meet sales goals and deadlines.
Experience:
- Sales Experience: Prior experience in a sales role, or related field, is highly valued.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or product being sold can be beneficial.
- CRM Experience: Proficiency in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is often required.
Personality Traits:
- Self-Motivation:A high level of self-motivation and drive are essential for achieving sales targets.
- Persistence:The ability to persevere through challenges and setbacks is crucial for success in sales.
- Enthusiasm:Enthusiasm for the product or service being sold can be contagious and help build customer confidence.
- Confidence:A confident and assertive demeanor can help build trust with customers and close deals.
- Resilience:The ability to bounce back from rejections and setbacks is important for maintaining motivation and achieving sales goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Free parking
- Fuel discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Early shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person