Sales professionals are responsible for promoting and selling products or services to potential customers. Their job is to identify potential customers, establish relationships with them, and persuade them to purchase the products or services they are selling. Sales professionals can work in a variety of industries and may have different job titles such as sales representative, sales associate, account executive, or business development manager.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers: Sales professionals must establish and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers. This involves identifying potential customers, understanding their needs and preferences, and building trust and rapport.
• Conducting market research: Sales professionals must stay up to date on market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to inform their sales strategies.
• Identifying sales opportunities: Sales professionals must identify opportunities to sell their products or services to potential customers. This can involve cold-calling, networking, and participating in industry events.
• Meeting sales targets: Sales professionals are often given sales targets that they are expected to meet or exceed. They must use their sales skills to persuade customers to purchase their products or services.
• Providing product information and demonstrations: Sales professionals must have a thorough understanding of their products or services and be able to effectively communicate this information to potential customers. They may also provide product demonstrations to showcase their offerings.

• Customer service
• Meeting sales goals
• Closing skills
• Territory management
• Prospecting skills
• Negotiation
• Self-confidence
• Product knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Client relationships
• Motivation for sales
• Experience in sales manufacturing