A sales representative provides complete and appropriate solution for customer for products or services. A sales representative is responsible for boosting company revenue by acquiring more customers. The job role would be almost same for all industries, whether you generate business over phone or meet directly with customers.

1.Presenting, promoting and selling products and services using solid arguments to customers
2.Understanding and analysing customer requirements
3.Building and maintaining relationship with customers
4.Collecting customer feedback, maintaining customer records and getting references for cross selling
5.Generating new sales leads through various sources like business directories, online platforms, etc
6.Visiting potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
7.Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices and its availability

After 1 to 2 years of experience you can become Sr. sales executive, then Team Lead and then Sales Manager.

Communication and presentation skills

You should have excellent communication skills to get into this profession. You will understand the customer and their requirements. Based on understanding, you have to explain about a products different features and answer any question they might have.

Persistence and Interpersonal skills

Not every customer is going to buy easily, and you may have to follow up with them multiple times. Maintaining your relationships, and following up regularly without losing patience will be key to success in this job role.

Listening skills

Your customer will be always right hence, you need to listen to them every time and speak in a friendly way. You need to listen to their needs and help them with better options.

Technical skills

You should have sound knowledge on Mi

The average salary is Rs. 1,00,000 to 3,00,000 per annum. Apart from that, you can also get some incentives every month based on your performance.

You should have bachelor's degree in any disciplines. Some companies also consider a high school degree or diploma.

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