Sales Related Occupations N.e.c.

Workers in this unit group perform a variety of sales occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 712: Sales Related Occupations.

Tasks

• Assesses characteristics of goods/services being sold and decides on main selling points
• Advises clients and agents on insurance related problems, seeks new outlets for business and quotes premiums, bonus rates, tax concessions, etc.
• Obtains orders for advertising, financial, catering, printing and transportation services
• Organises parties in private households to sell clothing, fashion accessories, giftware and other goods
• Provides demonstrations of a product within retail stores, exhibitions and trade fairs to promote interest amongst potential customers
• Negotiates agreements for the passage of supply lines over or under land/property and the siting of supporting structures and other items.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering practical skills and details of the product or service being sold. NVQs/SVQs in Selling are available at Levels 2 and 3.