Researching: Sales executives research the market and competition, and gather market and customer information.
Presenting: Sales executives present products and services, and may demonstrate them.
Negotiating: Sales executives negotiate terms of agreement, price, quantities, and specifications.
Creating proposals: Sales executives create proposal documents and bids for business.
Recording: Sales executives record sales and order information, and produce reports.
Analyzing: Sales executives analyze sales data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Advising: Sales executives advise clients or customers, and may advise product developers on improvements.
Attending: Sales executives attend trade shows, exhibitions, or events.
Liaising: Sales executives liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and other third parties.