Sales Jobs
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Sales representatives promote, market and sell products or services to business and professional establishments, or wholesale or retail outlets. This role is integral to the functioning of product, service, and sales-based businesses, and sales representatives are often the face that represents the company. It’s important to be well-presented, confident, and good with people if you wish to pursue a career in sales.
Sales representatives earn a salary and may also earn bonuses based on meeting sales targets.
According to Careers NZ, chances of getting a job as a sales representative are good due to growth in retail sales.
Responsibilities of Sales Representatives
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Visit clients to talk about, demonstrate and take orders for products and services
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Arrange contract and payment details, and for delivery or installation of products
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Train clients in how to use products
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Answer client enquiries, deal with complaints and arrange for servicing of faulty goods
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Keep sales records and predict future market trends
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Find and contact potential clients, and develop sales ideas to attract more clients
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Organise sales budgets
Demand and Areas of Specialty
Retail sales have been growing in recent years. This should lead to increased numbers of jobs for sales representatives.
Sales representatives often specialise in particular types of products in various retail or wholesale firms. Sales representatives may move into related fields, such as advertising and marketing.
After gaining experience, some sales representatives start their own businesses selling products.
Roles in Sales
The following occupations are related roles or alternative titles. Some of the roles may require a higher level of skill than entry-level sales representatives.
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Advertising, Sales, and Marketing Manager
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Agricultural Field Representative
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Customer Service Representative
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Insurance Agent
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Marketing Representative
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Retail Sales Assistant
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Sales Representative
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Salesperson
Industry Snapshots
$45K-$60K p/a
Average salary of sales representatives in small to medium-sized companies
$50K-$70K p/a
Average salary for those working for large companies
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Retail Customer Service Officer
City:
Sunshine Coast
Job Type:
Part-time
Date:
October 21, 2024
Retail Customer Service Officer Pacific Paradise Post Office location Sunshine Coast. $32.06 – $34.05 per hour.;About us we are located at Sunshine Coast. The roles is based at Pacific Paradise. At Post Office, we solve problems, find solutions, help…..
Retail Sales Assistant
City:
Tasman / Marlborough
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 11, 2024
Retail Sales Assistant Briscoe Group location Marlborough.;Build your skills in retail with an iconic Kiwi company. Discounted health insurance/gym membership. Exclusive Team Member discounts across both brands.;Join our lively team in Briscoes Blenh…..
Retail Manager
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 10, 2024
Retail Manager Briscoe Group location Otago.;Fantastic opportunity for career development. Leadership role. One weekend day off each week, and two consecutive days off. We have a brilliant opportunity for a Retail Manager to join us across our Dunedi
Sales & Business Development Lead
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
30 October 2024
About the Company;Our client is a leading healthcare provider i n New Zealand. With a network of highly experienced and skilled healthcare professionals and services across rehabilitation, physiotherapy, mental health and workplace health services, t…..