2254 Technical Sales Representatives
2254 Technical Sales Representatives
Technical Sales Representatives represent companies in selling a range of industrial, medical and pharmaceutical goods and services to industrial, business, professional and other establishments.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
- compiling lists of prospective client businesses using directories and other sources
- acquiring and updating knowledge of employers' and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions
- visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
- assessing customers' needs and recommending and explaining goods and services to them
- monitoring customers' changing needs and competitor activity, and reporting these developments to sales management
- quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders
- arranging delivery of goods, installation of equipment and the provision of services
- reporting to sales management on sales made and the marketability of goods and services
- following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with goods and services purchased, and resolving any problems arising
- preparing sales reports and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred
Occupations:
- 225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
- 225412 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
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225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
Represents companies in selling a range of specialised chemicals, machines, manufacturing materials and other industrial supplies.
Skill Level: 1
225412 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Represents companies in selling medical, dental and veterinary equipment and supplies, and pharmaceutical products.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
- Medical Representative
225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec
This occupation group covers Technical Sales Representatives not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Sales Representative (Educational Products and Services)