MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN SALES, MUST HAVE NETWORK, MUST KNOW HOW TO CLOSE DEALS.

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Sales agents working in employment agencies market services to job seekers and hiring companies. For example, you might market the firm's services at job fairs or on college campuses. In this role, you will inform job seekers about the benefits of enlisting with your agency, such as competitive fees, a wide range of job opportunities to choose from and access to training workshops. At the corporate level, you will set up sales presentations with human resources executives and hiring managers to describe the benefits of your services, such as a track record of placing high-quality candidates into jobs. Because most employment agencies pay sales agents on commission, you should try and reach as many clients as you can.

Sales Agents Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Sales Agents, or Salesperson, is responsible for using their knowledge of company products or services to connect with consumers and generate sales for their employer. Their duties include developing sales pitches to sell products or services, making cold calls to sales leads or taking calls from prospective customers and maintaining documentation of their sales like invoices or client contracts.

In a tight job market, job seekers might file complaints when an employment agency is unable to provide efficient and satisfactory services. An effective sales agent resolves complaints as they arise. For example, if a job applicant files a complaint because the agency secured him an interview for a job that doesn’t match his expectations, you can investigate the issue and advise management on a suitable cause of action. This is key to maintaining positive working relationships with clients and protecting the agency’s public image.

Sales Agents duties and responsibilities

The main responsibilities of a Sales Agents revolve around the ability to network, build relationships with clients and persuade others to purchase products. There is a wide range of duties in this position, including to:

· Be knowledgeable about the product

· Identify prospective customers, lead generation and conversion

· Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs

· Emphasize the features of products to highlight how they solve customer problems

· Answer questions about the products

· Negotiate prices and terms and prepare sales agreements

· Collaborate with colleagues in many different sectors

· Maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to continue relationships