ISCO Unit Group 3322 Commercial Sales Representatives

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Commercial Sales Representatives: Commercial sales representatives represent companies to sell various goods and services to businesses and other organizations and provide product specific information as required.

Tasks include -

(a) soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, wholesale and other establishments;

(b) selling equipment, supplies and related services to business establishments or individuals;

(c) obtaining and updating knowledge of market conditions and of employer’s and competitors’ goods and services;

(d) providing prospective customers with information about the characteristics and functions of the products and equipment for sale, and demonstrating its use or qualities;

(e) quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders and arranging deliveries;

(f) reporting customers’ reactions and requirements to suppliers and manufacturers;

(g) following up clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- After-sales service adviser

- Canvasser

- Commercial traveller

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Sales manager- 1221

- Medical sales representative- 2433

- Technical sales representative- 2433

- Information and communications technology sales professional- 2434

- Shop sales assistant- 5223

- Door-to-door sales representative- 5243


Occupations

Occupation Title
C3322.1 ISCO Occupation Group 3322.1 Commercial Sales Representative

Higher Level