Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sales Associate provides the following contributions to the team:
- Contacts regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders; Recommends products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests; Answers customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Estimates or quotes prices, credits or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Consults with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Resolves customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Plans and directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
- Determines price schedules and discount rates.
- Reviews operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Monitors customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Prepares budgets and approve budget expenditures.
- Consults with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications.
- Confers with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advises customers on types of equipment to purchase.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you have the following skills and qualifications under your belt:
- Previous experience in sales in the Entertainment Industry
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Knowledge of video-related products and subsequent terminology
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills