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- Negotiate prices or terms of sales agreements.
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product sales.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
- Emphasize product features, based on analysis of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
- Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
- Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
- Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.
- Verify that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
- Identify prospective customers, using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show or conference attendance.
- Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts or other information pertaining to purchased products.
- Provide customers with ongoing technical support.
- Advise customers on product usage to improve production.
- Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.
- Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, environmental regulations, or industry developments.
- Initiate sales campaigns to meet sales and production expectations.
Job Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Sales support specialist or Sales support associate
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- In-depth understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical and multitasking skills
- Teamwork and motivational skills
- BS degree in Marketing or associates degree in relevant field a plus
