Occupation
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.
$69,990 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 41-3091.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- 02Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- 03Answer customers' questions about services, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- 04Develop sales presentations or proposals to explain service specifications.
- 05Create forms or agreements to complete sales.
- 06Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss how services can meet their needs.
- 07Quote prices, credit terms, contract terms, or fulfillment dates for services.
- 08Maintain customer records using automated systems.
- 09Identify prospective customers using business directories, leads from clients, or information from conferences or trade shows.
- 10Inform customers of contracts or other information pertaining to purchased services.
- 11Emphasize or recommend service features based on knowledge of customers' needs and vendor capabilities and limitations.
- 12Distribute promotional materials at meetings, conferences, or trade shows.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
National Sales ExecutiveSales Representative (Sales Rep)
Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.
Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsLaw and Government
Skills that carry over from service
NegotiationPersuasionTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination