Commercial sales representatives represent companies to sell various goods and services to businesses and other organizations and provide product specific information as required.

Tasks include –

• Soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, wholesale and other establishments;
• Selling equipment, supplies and related services to business establishments or individuals;
• Obtaining and updating knowledge of market conditions and of employer’s and competitors’ goods and services;
• Providing prospective customers with information about the characteristics and functions of the products and equipment for sale, and demonstrating its use or qualities;
• Quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders and arranging deliveries;
• Reporting customers’ reactions and requirements to suppliers and manufacturers;
• Following up clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased.