Sales Agent researches various published sources to create list of prospects to contact for marketing purposes. May require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Sales Agent is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Sales Agent performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Sales Agent Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Sales Agent to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Upselling to existing Customers where needed;
- Handle objections;
- Maintain computer, telephone and other equipment;
- Perform script to ensure consistency of sales program;
- Generate 50 leads/referrals per day;
- Outbound Calls to new Customers in order to sell company products or products that the company sells on behalf of its Clients;
- Place phone calls to potential clients from our computerized directory;
- Answer potential client’s questions;
- Generating new leads and sales opportunities through networking, company events and referrals;
- Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends;
- Attend meetings at Client premises;
- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services;
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships;
- Continuously improve through feedback;
- Attend company events / promotions/ exhibitions etc. as required.
Requirements:
- Effective communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Knows how to ride a motorcycle;
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- Professional telephone etiquette;
- Honest, reliable and hardworking;
- Ability to meet Sales goals;
- Ability to work well in a process-driven environment;
- Ability to cope with rejection on a daily basis;
- Matric certificate or equivalent qualification;
- Communication skills;
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply;
- Selling;
- Atleast 1 year experience on sales;
- Experience in working with architects, interior designers, construction companies preferred;
- Achieve the criteria at each level of the System.