Our Sales Person job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Sales Person role
A Sales Person is responsible for identifying potential customers, promoting products and services, and closing sales in order to achieve maximum profit. They must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to build relationships with customers in order to maximize sales.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Sales Person is to generate revenue by building relationships with customers, identifying customer needs, and recommending solutions. This involves researching and understanding products and services, providing customer education, demonstrating product features, and resolving customer issues. Sales Persons must be able to effectively communicate with customers, identify sales opportunities, and maintain customer loyalty. They must also be able to work with teams, build relationships with vendors, and manage their time and resources effectively.
Sales Person Summary
The Sales Person is responsible for increasing sales and cultivating customer relationships by providing excellent customer service. This role involves developing sales strategies and interacting with customers, both in person and over the phone. The successful candidate will be highly organized and motivated to close sales, while also having excellent interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, prospecting new customers, making sales presentations, negotiating and closing sales, and providing post-sales support. Additionally, the Sales Person will be responsible for ensuring product knowledge and staying abreast of industry trends.
Sales Person Duties
- Meet or exceed sales targets
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Develop customer relationships and provide customer service
- Monitor customer, market and competitor activities
- Analyze data to identify sales opportunities
- Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports
- Attend training and industry events
- Advise customers on product ranges and services
Sales Person Skills
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Product Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
Sales Person Requirements
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of sales techniques and product knowledge
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in meeting sales goals