Education

Work setting

Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
Identify and solicit potential clients
Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
Deliver sales presentations
Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
Conduct sales transactions
Use sales forecasting software
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
Resolve product and service related problems
Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
Provide customer service