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In Brief... Technical Sales Representative, Telecommunications

 Brief Description:

Technical experts who advise on the sale of high-tech equipment to clients.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 34

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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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Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Typical entry routes:

Entrants would typically have well developed techcnical/sales expertise.

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Computers & Software
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1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Technical Support - Call Centre
Salary Range*
20 - 30
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Last Updated: November, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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