1. Be knowledgeable about the product 2. Identify prospective customers, lead generation and conversion 3. Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs 4. Emphasize the features of products to highlight how they solve customer problems 5. Answer questions about the products 6. Negotiate prices and terms and prepare sales agreements 7. Collaborate with colleagues in many different sectors 8. Maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to continue relationships

1. A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. 2. Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training. 3. Confidence and strong self-assuredness to succeed in cold-calling customers and making a sale 4. Communication skills, especially persuasion, to clearly convey the benefits of a product to potential customers