Commercial Sales Representatives

Commercial sales representatives represent companies to sell various goods and services to businesses and other organizations and provide product specific information as required. Tasks include - (a) soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, wholesale and other establishments; (b) selling equipment, supplies and related services to business establishments or individuals; (c) obtaining and updating knowledge of market conditions and of employer’s and competitors’ goods and services; (d) providing prospective customers with information about the characteristics and functions of the products and equipment for sale, and demonstrating its use or qualities; (e) quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders and arranging deliveries; (f) reporting customers’ reactions and requirements to suppliers and manufacturers; (g) following up clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased. Examples of the occupations classified here: - After-sales service adviser - Canvasser - Commercial traveller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Sales manager - 1221 - Medical sales representative - 2433 - Technical sales representative - 2433 - Information and communications technology sales professional - 2434 - Shop sales assistant - 5223 - Door-to-door sales representative - 5243.