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Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.
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Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
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Quote prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
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Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
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Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.
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Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
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Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
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Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained, and submit orders for processing.
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Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
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Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
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Education Most occupations in this zone require job specific training (vocational training) related to the occupation (NFQ Levels 5 and 6 or higher), related on-the-job experience, or a relevant professional award.
Related Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, electricians typically complete four years of training in order to perform the job.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognised apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organisational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include restaurant managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, hairdressers, and web developers.
