Sales Representative

Why work as a Sales Representative? 

Companies need Sales Representatives in order to survive. Without sales or revenue companies will not have funds to sustain its operation. 


In most sales positions, you do not need a formal qualification to be one. If you are planning to improve your financial condition in a short-period of time, this job may be the best option for you. 


Sales Representatives can make decent amount of money in no time. The amount of effort exerted is converted into income. 


What are the advantages of being a Sales Representative compared with other jobs? 

  1. Good amount of pay 
  2. Additional income on top of the basic pay in a form of commissions, bonuses and rewards.  
  3. Easy way of moving up in the organization since most of the companies consider numbers and network as the main factors for promotion. 
  4. Skills you have acquired as a sales representative in your current company can be applied to other companies. 
  5. Network of prospects you have established may be of use when you move to a different company.


How much is the average salary of Sales Representatives?


In Canada, according to ca.talent.com the average yearly salary is $45,022. That translates to $23.09 per hour. If you are an entry-level candidate your yearly salary may start at $35,351. However, if you are an experienced Sales Representative you may receive as high as $80,000 per year. The salary does not include commission or bonuses. 


In Singapore, according to glassdoor.com the average salary is SGD 3,000 per month in Singapore, Singapore Area. That translates to SGD 36,000 per year or around SGD 18.00 per hour. However, there are top level sales professionals receiving as high as SGD 200,000 per year. 


In the Middle East, according to indeed.ae the average salary is 3,288 AED ($893)  per month in United Arab Emirates. That is 39,456 AED ($10,722) in a year. 


What are some of the skills needed to become a Sales Representative? 

  1. Product knowledge
  2. Interpersonal
  3. Rapport-building 
  4. Time-management 
  5. Problem-solving 
  6. Time-management 
  7. Organizational 
  8. Conflict Management and Problem-solving
  9. Prospecting
  10. Sales closing skills


Candidates who are energetic, creative, passionate and well-prepared are often being selected for the role. 


What are the common challenges Sales Representatives face at work? 

  1. Quotas
  2. Building trust or connecting with the customers
  3. Building sales pipeline or network of prospects. 
  4. Customer objections
  5. Closing the deals. 


What are the best ways to overcome these challenges? 

  1. Study the product and prepare an impactful sale’s pitch. Personalize your product presentation. Improve prospect engagement. 
  2. Build your network of prospects by using different methods such as social media, contacts, friends, etc. Increase your rate of contact.
  3. Always track or monitor your sales data and sales pipeline so as not to fall short in your quotas.
  4. Be assumptive in closing the deal. 


What are the common Interview Questions when applying as a Sales Representative? 

  1. Why did you apply for the Sales position?
  2. What makes you a good sales representative?
  3. Why do you want to leave your current position? 
  4. Where do you see your career heading in the next five years?
  5. What motivates you to work really hard?
  6. What do you not like about sales?
  7. How will you build your network of prospects?
  8. Have you turned down a prospect?
  9. How can you establish a long-lasting relationship with a customer?
  10. How do you close a deal? 

These are the common interview questions that employers are expecting to receive good answers.




How can you apply for this job in countries accepting foreign workers?


Normally, candidates submit their job application online and once received they apply for a work visa. In most cases, employers are the ones fixing the work visas of the candidates.


Canada accepts foreign workers to fill sales positions. You can connect with Canadian Companies through job search portals online. You can check the links below.


Job Bank Canada >>  APPLY HERE


Indeed Ca  >> APPLY HERE



The Middle East. Most companies in the United Arab Emirates are actively looking for Sales Representatives. You can check the job portal of of some of the companies below to submit your application. 


Al-Futtaim Group - CHECK JOB PORTAL


Al Shaya Group - CHECK JOB PORTAL


Etihad Airways - CHECK JOB PORTAL


Singapore actively accepts Foreign Workers to fill available positions related to Sales. You can connect with Singaporean Companies through job search portals online. You can check the links below.


Job Street Singapore >> APPLY HERE


GrabJobs Singapore >> APPLY HERE 

 









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