Technical Sales Representatives nec – ANZSCO 225499

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Description

This occupation group covers Technical Sales Representatives not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

  • Sales Representative (Educational Products and Services)

Skills Assessment Authority

VETASSESS

Caveats

Not eligible if:
Caveat 2
TSS, ENS – The position has a nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
Caveat 15
TSS, ENS – The position:
(a) is based in a front line retail setting; or
(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or
(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.

Group: 2254 Technical Sales Representatives

Description

represent companies in selling a range of industrial, medical and pharmaceutical goods and services to industrial, business, professional and other establishments.

Tasks

  • compiling lists of prospective client businesses using directories and other sources
  • acquiring and updating knowledge of employers’ and competitors’ goods and services, and market conditions
  • visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
  • assessing customers’ needs and recommending and explaining goods and services to them
  • monitoring customers’ changing needs and competitor activity, and reporting these developments to sales management
  • quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders
  • arranging delivery of goods, installation of equipment and the provision of services
  • reporting to sales management on sales made and the marketability of goods and services
  • following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with goods and services purchased, and resolving any problems arising
  • preparing sales reports and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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