Job hunting decisions and tips
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Careers in sales: what's involved and how graduates fit in
Find out your career options when it comes to sales jobs, and get to grips with business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales.
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How do graduates get a job in sales?
Employers that sell goods or services, whether that’s Nestlé selling food or Microsoft selling software, need sales professionals. We let you in on what you need and how to go about securing a position, wherever your interest lies.
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Why sales could be your ideal graduate job
With competitive salaries and perks, along with the chance to work in industries that interest you, a sales career could offer just what you want from a graduate job.
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Working life as a graduate sales exec
The range of positions available within sales and the different industries you may be expected to sell to means that the working life for a sales person can be very different depending on the role.
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Key skills for sales jobs
Find out five skills that could improve your sales CV, along with exactly what each entails, so you can talk confidently about them at interview.
Applications
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‘Why do you want to work in sales?’ Eight common sales interview questions and how to answer them
If you’re looking to secure a graduate job in sales, you should familiarise yourself with these typical interview questions – along with our advice for answering them.
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CVs and applications for graduate sales jobs: four top tips
Your CV and online application for sales roles will need to demonstrate certain fundamental qualities. Discover how to prove that you have them.
Training and qualification
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On-the-job sales qualifications for graduates
If you want to take extra qualifications while working in sales, there are various options open to graduates. However, sales is a job where results speak loudest, so there’s no obligation to study in order to progress.
Job descriptions
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Sales executive: job description
Sales executives promote products and services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximising profits.
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Client relationship manager: job description
Client relationship management involves developing long-term relationships to maximise sales opportunities.
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Computer sales support: job description
Computer sales support staff provide pre-sales and post-sales technical advice and support about computer systems to customers.
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Media sales executive: job description
If you enjoy working closely with clients and colleagues and have strong influencing skills, the role of media sales executive might be for you. Discover what candidates need in terms of skills and experience, as well as what the position entails.
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Technical sales engineer: job description
Technical sales engineers provide pre- and post-sales technical advice and support about products.
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Account executive: job description
Discover what’s involved in a career as an account executive, including potential differences you might find between this and a career in client relationship management.
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Business development executive: job description
Those who are excited by the prospect of generating new leads and expanding a company’s client base may be suited to the role of business development executive.
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Presales consultant: job description
If you’re looking to combine an interest in sales with your technical knowledge, a career in presales could be for you.
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Medical representative: job description
Medical representatives are the key point of contact between pharmaceutical and medical companies and healthcare professionals.
