Sales Representative

Job Overview

Key sales skills include strong communication, active listening, and empathy to understand customer needs. Other essential skills are resilience and persistence to handle rejection, product knowledge to be an expert, and organization with time management to prioritize effectively. Developing these skills helps build strong customer relationships and close deals.

Interpersonal & Soft Skills

- Active Listening:

Truly hearing and understanding a customer's needs and concerns.

- Empathy:

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to connect with customers on a deeper level.

- Effective Communication:

Clearly and persuasively conveying information and ideas through both written and verbal means.

- Relationship Building:

Creating rapport and trust with customers, fostering long-term connections.

- Adaptability:

Adjusting your approach and strategy to different situations and individual customers.

- Resilience:

Bouncing back from setbacks and rejection to maintain motivation and confidence.

- Self-Motivation:

Being driven by internal goals and the ambition to succeed without constant external supervision.

Hard & Technical Skills

- Product Knowledge: Having a thorough understanding of the product or service being sold.

- Negotiation Skills: Reaching mutually beneficial agreements with customers.

- Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your schedule to maximize productivity.

- Organization: Keeping track of leads, customer information, and ongoing deals.

- Digital Proficiency/Tech Savviness: Being skilled in using sales software, CRMs, and other relevant technologies.

- Data Analysis: Using data to understand sales performance, identify trends, and improve strategies.

Qualities & Traits

- Confidence: A belief in your abilities and the value of your product or service.

- Honesty: Maintaining integrity and building trust with customers.

- Enthusiasm & Passion: Showing genuine interest in the product and the sales process.

- Growth Mindset: A belief in your ability to learn, grow, and improve your skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person