Sector
Keyword

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BFSIAutomobile

Sales Agent

Sales Representative

Plumbing

Gems and Jewellery

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Minimum th(Toberevisedto8thpostst

December,07)

Minimum 1 year of work experience in the similar product line in lieu of minimum educational qualification

The tasks a Selling Agent is expected to perform include:

Selling goods in allotted area on behalf of producers and manufactures according to their instructions

Introducing the products in the allotted area by appropriate display of samples, distributing catalogues or with the help of public media such as newspaper magazines etc

Maintaining necessary stock of goods

Discussing and finalizing the terms regarding sales, commission and credit facilities

Booking, ordering and supplying products

Keeping records of the transaction made on everyday basis

Attending enquiries and correspondence related to sales and servicing of goods sold or supplied

Providingfeedbackandinformationtotheproducersandmanufacturersaboutthemarkettrendsrelatedtothegoodsdealingwith

Promoting sales in consultation with the producers and manufacturers of the goods

Appointing sub-agents if necessary

In depth knowledge of the products and goods dealing in

Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques

Well versed with the process and techniques for the proper storage of products

Efficiencyindatacollectionandmarketresearchtechniques

Competent in analyzing the data collected

Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations

MBA/ Diploma in sales and marketing

Good communication skills

Team spirit

Leadership Skills

Problem solving skills

Decision-making

Organizational skills

It is a field job

Need to handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Selling Agents usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available in case of a salary based profile

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

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This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 948 (section 87)However long working hours can lead to body ache and stress related diseases

For freshers - INR 15000 to INR 20000 per month (Self employed Sales Agents earn commission)For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience INR 25000toINR30000per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

According to Global Retail Development Index 2014 Indian retail industry ranks 20th among the top 30 developing countries of the world. Indian Retail market is expected to reach Rs 47 Trillion mark by 2016 17. Increasing urbanization, rising aspiration, complimentary demographics, improvement in the standard of living, etc. put together giving rise to willingness and purchasing power to the Indian population. There are various national and multinational companies a investing on a big scale in Indian retail market. This will increase opportunities for the people dealing with selling and purchasing of goods and services.

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Producers and manufacturers of products

Companies dealing in sales of such products

BFSI Companies

Across India

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IACTNIS Sparta

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme MBA Institutes across India

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