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-https://blog.thebrevetgroup.com/21-mind-blowing-sales-stats
-https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/careers/what-does-a-sales-representative-do#:~:text=Many%20companies%20require%20their%20sales,%2C%20psychology%2C%20accounting%20and%20finance.
-https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/wholesale-and-manufacturing-sales-representatives.htm
-https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-everyone-should-work-in-sales-at-least-for-a-while/

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92% of all customer interactions happen over the phone.

It takes an average of 8 cold call attempts to reach a prospect.

30-50% of sales go to the vendor that responds first.

80% of sales require 5 follow-up calls after the meeting.

Thursday is the best day to prospect.

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Inside sales representatives work mostly in offices while making sales. Typically their work week is 47 hours long. This includes lunch and breaks, plus travel time and other miscellaneous activities. It also includes work done at night or on weekends. A typical day is likely to start like most sales jobs checking emails, making calls, and other tasks. Then onto the more exciting activities of dealing with new or existing clients, following up on potential leads, or helping customers find what they want or need - ensuring a satisfactory sales process.

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Opportunity for advancement in the field

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Opportunity for advancement in the field

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If you are good at what you do it's easy to move up the line with sales. Different companies can notice you and contact you. Many sales managers are promoted from the ranks of sales representatives, purchasing agents, buyers, or even promotion specialists. Some organizations also offer certification programs.

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The Highest level of education required. Is any additional training required? Any specific experience/internships?

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Many companies require their sales representatives to have at least a high school diploma. You may also complete a technical program or obtain an associate's or bachelor's degree. Coursework that can be useful in a sales representative role includes mathematics, psychology, accounting and finance.

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 (bonuses, medical, life insurance, paid vacations, use of a company car, etc.)

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You'll learn to negotiate.

You'll learn to close.

You'll learn persistence.

You'll learn self discipline.

You'll learn to work well with a wide range of people at all levels.

If you want to own a business, you'll always be in sales.

Most businesses give you a bonus if you hit a quota.

The average wage they earn during the year each week is paid out for vacations.

They may get cars if they travels over 500 business miles per month.

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The average salary for a Salesperson is $55k per year in the United States.
The starting salary is around $37k per year.

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Will there be a need for this position in the future?

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Overall employment of a company sales representatives is projected to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 169,400 openings for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Product knowledge.

Communication skills.

Active listening skills.

Rapport-building skills.

Time-management skills.

Organizational skills.

Social media skills.

Problem-solving skills.

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Greet customers.

Help customers find items in the store.

Check for stock at other branches or order requested stock for customers.

Provide customers with information about items.

Ring up purchases.

Elevate complaints to management.

Keep track of inventory.