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Job Title: Outside sales representative
Sector & Industry: Sales & Business Development in various sectors such as Manufacturing, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, or Consumer Goods.
Salary Range: US Salary Range: According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other job market research, the salary range for an Outside Sales Representative in the US can be between $45,000 and $85,000 per year, depending largely on the industry, experience, and location. Additional commission or bonuses may also be applicable.
Keywords: Sales, Business Development, Territory Management, Client Acquisition, Account Management, CRM, Negotiation, Product Demonstrations, Revenue Growth, Prospecting.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to effectively target new customers and markets while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Meet and exceed sales targets within assigned territory.
• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profit.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities.
• Prepare sales reports and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to network and increase your market knowledge.
• Provide feedback to the product and marketing teams.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Proven sales experience, preferably as an outside sales representative.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms.
• Ability to understand and translate technical product knowledge into benefits for clients.
• Self∙motivated with a results∙driven approach.
• Aptitude for learning about products and markets.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.
Primary Jobs to be done
Key Skills & Qualifications
Ideal Personality Traits
Typical Work Context
Personal Traits:
• Self∙starter with high energy and motivation.
• Personable and able to build relationships easily.
• Resilience and ability to handle rejection.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem∙solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Work Focus:
• People: Building and maintaining customer relationships (35%).
• Product: Knowledge and articulation of product benefits (35%).
• Process: Sales strategy and execution (30%).
RESUME PLUS TRAITS TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING
RESUME PLUS
Core Competency
Core Competency & Score: Sales Expertise (75%): Mastery in sales processes, techniques, and closing skills are vital for achieving targets and driving revenue.
Work Context
Primary 3P & Score: People (60%): Developing client relationships and understanding customer needs are crucial to success.
Ideal Personality Attribute
Essential Big 5 Trait & Score: Extroversion (80%): The outside sales role is highly interactive and requires a sociable, energetic, and assertive nature.
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