Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods)

Description

Represents their company in selling consumer goods such as toys, sporting goods, books, stationery, hardware, floor coverings, electrical goods, furniture, textiles, clothing, footwear, toiletries, groceries, fruit and vegetables, and wine to wholesale and retail establishments.

Description

Represent companies to sell their goods to wholesale and retail establishments, and to sell business services to other companies.

Tasks include

• Identifies potential customers and makes sales calls to establish new accounts
• Uses customer relationship management tools to manage all of their company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers
• Presents and demonstrates personal and household products to potential customers
• Provides information and advice to customers on the features and benefits of different personal and household consumer goods
• Negotiates sales contracts and terms with customers
• Follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve any issues
• Builds and maintains relationships with key customers
• Monitors market trends and competitor activity
• Prepares sales reports and forecasts for management
• Attends trade shows and sales events to promote products