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Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

  • Bright Outlook
  • Numerous Job Openings

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

What you’d do

  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
  • Answer customers' questions about services, prices, availability, or credit terms.
  • Develop sales presentations or proposals to explain service specifications.
  • Create forms or agreements to complete sales.
  • Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss how services can meet their needs.
  • Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
  • Quote prices, credit terms, contract terms, or fulfillment dates for services.
  • Maintain customer records using automated systems.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Negotiation

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • National Sales Executive
  • Sales Representative (Sales Rep)

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