outside sales representative

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Solicit sales and sell goods or services
• Set up and display merchandise on sidewalks, at public events or in stores
• Show and describe goods or services
• Solicit donations for charities
• Conduct market surveys
• Arrange sales demonstration appointments
• Arrange home sales parties
• Deliver goods to customers
• Provide information about advertised products
• Record customers' orders
• Contact potential customers by phone
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Internet

Sales experience

• Demonstration stand (mall/store)
• Direct distributing - home sales/parties
• Direct distributing - person to person (sales)
• Door-to-door selling
• Exhibit
• Industrial
• Street vending
• Telemarketing
• Trade shows
• Wholesalers

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability