Typical employers of sales executives

- Manufacturers

- Service industries

- Retailers

- Industrial organisations

- Charities

Staff with specialist knowledge are employed in industries such as pharmaceutical, healthcare and publishing.

Vacancies are advertised by careers services, TARGET jobs and recruitment agencies, and appear in national and local newspapers. Specialist publications appropriate to the sales area (e.g. New Scientist, The Grocer, The Bookseller, Fast Track, Export Magazine) are also good sources of vacancies.

Qualifications and training required

- There are routes into sales for both university graduates and school leavers.

- Any degree subject is acceptable, although relevant qualifications are preferred for some positions, particularly within medical or technical sales.

- Relevant experience gained in any commercial area involving contact with customers or the general public can be beneficial. Larger employers run vacation courses and placements which can give a useful insight into the profession. Job shadowing, networking and speculative applications are advisable.

- To find out how to get into sales via a school leaver route, visit the sales section of TARGET careers, our website aimed at school leavers.

Key skills for sales executives

- Maturity

- Confidence

- Perseverance

- Patience

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Commercial awareness

- IT skills

- Numerical skills

A full driving licence is often essential for jobs. Being able to speak more than one language fluently is also a useful skill.

If Interested pl share CV or call at 6260543260( Kavita)

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