Establishing and enforcing policies and procedures for specific departments. Interviewing new employees. Professionals in this field are patient, show good judgment, communicate well and usually have previous retail sales experience. Long hours and weekend work are expected. Discounts on store items are a bonus.
Some managers also receive commissions on sales.
Education and training are often provided through a national chain store, which includes classroom and in-store training, lasting from one week to one year. Related business courses such as accounting or marketing are helpful. These professionals sell products or services from one manufacturer, wholesaler or retail store to another. Sales reps can be self-employed, work for one specific company or represent a number of different companies that sell the same type of product. Addressing buyers' questions or concerns.