Overview
searching for prospective customers;
organising sales visit;
communicating and presenting companies product in most effective way;
convincing prospective customers;
listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
gathering market and customer information;
representing their company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues;
reporting to marketing head.