Sales Representative Job Description

Sales Representative Job Description

Job Title

Sales Representative

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✅ A clear, concise sentence to describe the role
✅ The job title must be clear and reflect the role, as it's the first thing candidates see
✅ Needs to match with the keywords candidates search for on job boards and search engines.
🚫 Avoid company-specific titles.

Company Description

This section is specific to your business activity - we cannot provide you with a ready-to-use template.
To help you, here are the elements that must be included:
✅ Your mission
✅ The products and/or services that support this mission
✅ The type and number of customers you serve
✅ Your mid- and long-term goals, with concrete figures
✅ Any other ambitious projects (geographic expansion, new verticals, etc.)

💡 Bonus: Add engaging content like photos, videos, CEO podcasts, or anything else that showcases your vision and ambitions.

Job Brief

As a Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in our company's growth by identifying sales opportunities and building strong client relationships. Your efforts will directly impact the company's revenue and market presence.

To complete this section, here are the essential elements that must be included :
✅ A clear and concise sentence describing the role
✅ Its position in the organizational chart
✅ The scope of responsibility including (if applicable) the size of the team to be managed
✅ One or two specific, long-term objectives for the position

Key Responsabilities

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data.
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences.

Skills & Qualifications

🎓 A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

💪 Typically, 2-5 years of experience in sales or a related field is expected.

🎯 Main Hard Skills

• Proficiency in CRM software
• Data analysis
• Sales forecasting
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills

🙂 Main Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability
• Customer-oriented mindset

Conditions & Benefits

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To help you, here are the elements that can be included:
✅ Employment type: Full-time, part-time, freelance, contract, etc.
✅ Location: City + any location-specific benefits
✅ Work schedule: Remote, in-office, or hybrid (ideally with details on the expected balance)
✅ Salary: You can choose to provide a range or leave it unspecified.
✅ Benefits: Outline what you offer in terms of healthcare, wellness programs, parental leave, transportation stipends, and more.

💡 Tip: Work conditions are one of the most important factors for candidates when considering a job. Transparency and honesty go a long way.

Interview Process

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To help you, here is a typical process:
1️⃣ Initial phone screening with (Recruiter’s Name), our (Recruiter’s Title) - 30 min
2️⃣ Interview with (Hiring Manager’s Name “HM”), our (HM’s Role) - 45 min
3️⃣ Case study with (HM’s Name), our (HM’s Role) - 1 hour in person
4️⃣ Cultural fit interview with (HM’s Manager’s Name), our (Manager’s Role) - 30 min in person
5️⃣ Team meeting with (HM’s Team Name) – in person
6️⃣ Reference checks