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Sales and marketing representatives are an integral part of manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s success. In fact, the direct marketing and sales team is the representative face of the company to the customers.
In many cases, the responsibilities in direct sales and marketing jobs are not simply selling the product or product range, it also includes, post sale follow-up.
As you rise up the corporate ladder, you may find yourself to be one of the decision makers of the company - you are as big as your experiences are!
Many companies recruit fresh candidates in the entry level and train them as per the industry standard, whereas, some organizations allow only experienced people.
Even in the entry level as a fresh candidate, the company will look for a killer instinct within you. They would like to see a persuasive character ready to hit the deck from the very word “go”. They would look for leadership qualities in you.
Usual Skills and qualifications for entry level sales and marketing jobs UK (May differ for specific requirement):
Ideally you will be educated to degree level
Excellent interpersonal skills
Confident to go out and present to a wide range of potential clients
Flexibility in your approach to work
Basic computer skills
Ability to aggressively promote products
Presentable personality
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