Tasks

Estimate costs of installing equipment
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
Prepare sales or other contracts
Promote sales to existing clients
Identify and solicit potential clients
Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
Deliver sales presentations
Conduct sales transactions
Prepare and administer sales contracts
Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
Resolve product and service related problems
Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
Provide customer service
Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national areas

Sales experience