Sales executives, also known as sales representatives, sales consultants, territory managers, or business development representatives, have many responsibilities, including: Building relationships: Sales executives develop and maintain relationships with clients and customers to understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction. Providing customer service: Sales executives are often the primary point of contact between the organization and clients, so they are responsible for providing excellent customer service. Researching the market: Sales executives stay up to date on industry trends, competitor behavior, and customer preferences. Negotiating: Sales executives negotiate on price, quantities, and specifications, balancing the needs of the client with the interests of their organization. Promoting products and services: Sales executives promote the company's products or services, and introduce new products. Creating proposals: Sales executives create proposals and make bids for business.