A Sales Consultant, or Sales Representative, is responsible for speaking with clients and potential customers to help them learn about the Sales Consultant’s company, products and services. Their duties include meeting with clients, explaining how the company’s products or services function and providing training for the product or service.
A Sales Consultant should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Sales Consultant should be able to execute:
- Conduct presentations to demonstrate to potential clients the benefits of our products.
- Establish and maintain healthy, long-term relationship with clients to generate repeat business and referrals.
- Discover customers’ needs and offer solutions to them through the company’s services or products.
- Research sales statistics and establish sales potential with new businesses in our target area.
Research sales statistics and establish sales potential with new businesses in our target area.
- Use promotional methods such as phone calls, emails and social media to reach potential clients and build a long-lasting business relationship with them.
- Become an expert in our product offerings and serve as a go-to source for clients who want more information concerning our products.
A competitive Sales Consultant will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Above average communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation and persuasive skills for the purposes of closing deals
- Good networking skills and the ability to handle numerous client companies and customers
- Ability to work under pressure and devise sales strategies
- Ability to explain product features and benefits in a way that stands out over competing brands
- Resilience and a willingness to deal with rejection
