Sales careers can be found in a number of different sub-categories and fields. Media sales jobs entail selling advertising space to promote a service, product or image through a variety of media including print, internet and television. With progress working in media sales can be an exciting and interesting job choice. For more information about these sales jobs, see the following guide. •    Most of the time, a media sales career will begin in a call centre environment, which can become fairly monotonous. However, after paying your dues, progress can be made and more varied tasks will be assigned. •    The working environment of a media sales job is fast-paced and definitely not quiet. The pressure is high and there are always new challenges. For this reason, media sales jobs are suited to those who thrive in these conditions. You will work to targets and deadlines and will be among very competitive colleagues. •    Media sales jobs require outgoing and experienced sales people to sell media space successfully. Working for clients, the type of work involved can be different from one to the other. Products and services must be assigned to the most suitable media possible, so knowledge of modern and traditional outlets is necessary to match them up correctly.

Media sales jobs involve the sale of advertising space through a number of different media in order to promote their services, product or image. As sales careers go, working this sort of sales job can be extremely interesting and varied as you progress. If you are interested in media sales, see the following guide to this sort of job and what it entails. • Media sales jobs require outgoing and experienced sales people to sell media space successfully. Working for clients, the type of work involved can be different from one to the other. Products and services must be assigned to the most suitable media possible, so knowledge of modern and traditional outlets is necessary to match them up correctly. • The working environment of a media sales job is fast-paced and definitely not quiet. The pressure is high and there are always new challenges. For this reason, media sales jobs are suited to those who thrive in these conditions. You will work to targets and deadlines and will be among very competitive colleagues. • Most of the time, a media sales career will begin in a call centre environment, which can become fairly monotonous. However, after paying your dues, progress can be made and more varied tasks will be assigned.

Call centre jobs at managerial level can be rewarding careers. Although the typical call centre job is often considered as work to fill in the gaps for students, it can also be a great way to progress in certain industries and gain valuable managerial experience. See the following guide for a call centre manager job description. Call Centre Jobs – About the Work A call centre manager is in charge of the day-to-day running of a call centre (now known as a contact centre) and its staff. This often includes ensuring targets are met and providing solutions to improve and develop productivity. It is up to the manager to make sure that the staff are answering calls efficiently and correctly. This managerial call centre job is also responsible for liaising with businesses and third parties affiliated with the centre. Call centres come in two different forms: •   Inbound – These receive calls from clients and customers such as queries, orders and complaints. •    Outbound – These are for contacting potential clients and customers to collect information or to sell them products. Call Centre Manager Work Activities •    Setting and meeting performance targets •    Managing the call centre on a daily basis •    Solving problems and getting info from supervisors and other staff •    Monitoring calls to improve quality •    Staff recruitment •    Review staff performance •    Preparing reports based on statistics and user rates •    Handling complex customer complaints •    Organising staff shifts and schedules

Call centre jobs can be entered into via a number of different routes. However, a call centre manager requires certain skills and experience in order to be successful in an application and gain entry into the role. See the following guide if you are interested in a managerial call centre job so that you know just what is expected. A call centre manager position is generally open to graduates from all disciplines, but some may require knowledge of a foreign language. There are particular subjects that could assist you significantly when applying to such roles. This is particularly true if contact centre jobs specialise in a certain industry where specialised knowledge will be advantageous. Subjects that could help include: •    Business studies/management •    Finance/accounting •    Languages •    Computer science or software engineering •    Chemical/physical sciences •    Electrical/mechanical engineering It is also perfectly possible to become a call centre manager without having taken a degree or HND. In these instances, the employer will be looking for a particular set of skills and personality traits that are suited to the position. Often, common sense and social skills can really go a long way. Work experience in a relevant field such as customer service can greatly boost your chances for call centre jobs too. Skills Required A call centre job such as this requires the following skills: •    Strong communication and problem-solving •    Exceptional telephone manner •    Motivational skills •    Leadership qualities •    Confidence and enthusiasm •    Good business acumen •    Working with targets Working as a call centre agent for a few years could gain you the opportunity to be promoted at your workplace, as well as the necessary experience to apply for managerial roles in other companies.

Jobs in telesales can be notoriously hard and frustrating, what seems to be worse is that some people take to telesales like a duck to water and others don’t. Although it is true that not everybody is suited to a career in telesales, telesales jobs can be made easier by following a few simple techniques. To find help with jobs in telesales, read on. Telesales Techniques

• By far the most important part of telesales jobs is not what you say it’s how you say it. In telesales, customers can judge the town of your voice and if you don’t sound interested, you can be sure that the customer won’t be. If you ever get discouraged and frustrated with jobs in telesales (which is quite common) you need to ensure that this doesn’t affect your voice. Smiling will help to put enthusiasm and warmth into your voice which when coupled with politeness is an excellent way to close telesales.

• In telesales, you may have to get past several people to talk to the person that you actually want so before a call, prepare what you are going to say. The key to this part of telesales jobs is to be very polite and tell them why you are calling rather than trying to deceive them with empty answers. A lot of people can spot a telesales call very quickly but by being professional and polite they are more likely to put you through and it is, after all, their job to screen unwanted calls such as telesales.

• Once you have got over this hurdle you still have to make the sale, which is why preparation is so important in telesales. Make sure you know your telesales goals and how you are going to reach them. Reading from a script sounds rehearsed so is generally not a good idea but for jobs in telesales, you need to know your product/service inside out, believe in it and make sure that it meets the customer’s needs.

• Rejection is a huge part of telesales jobs so you should get used to it and not get disheartened. Some people simply will not buy from a telesales call while others will not want the product, are n a bad mood or would rather buy a product face to face. If you are selling a good, marketable product then the sales will come in.

You can search for a wide range of telesales jobs here on Simply Sales Jobs.

Call centre jobs can be an excellent way to make some extra money or to start your career in customer service or sales. Skills learned in a call centre job can be transferred to other jobs and in the case of telesales, there are also large amounts of commission to be made in the process. To find out more about how to apply for jobs in call centres, read on. Call Centre Jobs

• One of the easiest ways to apply for call centre jobs is to look here on Simply Sales Jobs. We’ve got plenty of call centre jobs based all over the country from various companies.

• Before you decide to apply for a call centre job, you need to be work out what sort of work you want to be doing in call centres, this can be divided into inbound or outbound calls and sales or customer service. It could be argued that inbound sales calls in call centres are the easiest because the customers are phoning you but those who have the skills and drive to succeed in an outbound sales call centre jobs can go on to bigger and better things.

• When you are applying for call centre jobs, you will most likely have to do a telephone interview first and then be called in for an introduction and training session. It is important during the telephone interview for call centre jobs to be very clear, confident and friendly as they are testing you on how you perform in the real call centre job.

• Call centre jobs require the use of a computer so it is important to be able to type quickly and accurately. When applying for call centre jobs, you will also need to undertake one or two spelling tests as it essential that details are recorded correctly.

• When applying for a call centre job it is important that your CV reflects any previous skills and experience that will help with your application. Retail experience is usually good for call centre jobs as it combines sales and customer service skills.

The most common place to find call centre jobs is in London and the South East of the UK but call centres are placed all over the UK and you can search for call centre jobs here on Simply Sales Jobs.

Shop assistant jobs are in place within retail outlets to make sure that customers have the best experience possible whilst shopping. The duties often vary quite a lot, but generally this sales job requires the assistant to advise customers, assist with product information, take payments and keep the shop floor fully stocked. If you are looking for retail sales assistant jobs, see the following guide for more information about the type of work involved. Shops Sales Job Responsibilities Sales assistants are expected to: •    Tend to the needs of customers •    Provide information (and sometimes technical advice) on stocked products and their features •    Assist customers in finding what they are looking for in store •    Take payments from customers •    Tell customers about promotions •    Ensure that stock is replenished •    Keep order in the shop and loo out for shoplifters •    Sell products and meet sales targets Shop Assistant Jobs – Working Conditions The hours for this sort of sales job are different depending on the type of retailer you work for. Most high-street shops have a working day of 8.30am to 5pm, with supermarkets and other sorts of shop having shifts during the day and night. Most sales assistant jobs entail long hours standing and walking around the floor. Qualifications and Skills Although there is no strict requirement as to the qualifications needed to enter a sales job like this, GCSEs in English and Maths help. Skills expected include: •    Teamwork •    Flexibility •    Being friendly •    Working under pressure •    Confidence •    Stamina Salary Sales assistant jobs usually start at about £9,000 to £13,000 a year. With experience, this can reach up to £15,000 and managerial positions can earn at least £20,000.

Sales rep jobs are fairly common and they are one of the best ways to start sales careers and gain the essential experience needed to progress further up the ladder. The sales rep is often the ‘face’ of a company that will talk with or meet new and existing customers in order to make sales, this can either be in a business-to-business role (B2B) or business-to-customer (B2C). Sales rep jobs are vital because a company cannot survive without selling its products or services. To find out more about what to expect from these sales careers, read on. Sales Careers – Sales Rep

• The sole focus of a sales rep is to increase revenue and sales for the company and this can be done in a number of ways including travelling to visit potential clients, undertaking telephone campaigns or using conferences and events. The large majority of sales rep jobs require the use of all three.

• It is the job of the sales rep to demonstrate the product or service to clients and advice them how the use of their product or service can increase revenue and/or reduce costs. Like all sales careers, the sales rep will seek out new leads, follow them up and then manage the continuing relationship and this experience stands the sales rep in good stead for success in sales careers.

• Sales rep jobs require the individual to be highly driven and motivated in order to find the most business and lead on to successful sales careers. Good communicative and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.

• Sales rep jobs also need the sales rep to be able to work in an organised and methodical way as they will often have several sales deals on the go at any one time. Because sales rep jobs require large amounts of travelling, a full driving license is essential.

If you are interested in sales careers, you can search for sales rep jobs here on Simply Sales Jobs.

Telesales jobs can be demanding and whilst some people are naturally good at it, others can struggle and need a bit of extra assistance to be able to make sales and if you are good at telesales, there are good amounts of money to be made. There are a number of tips that can be used in call centre jobs to increase your chances of making a sale, read on to find out more. Telesales Tips

• This may not be possible in some jobs but targeting past enquirers/buyers will lead you to more repeat sales. Use a friendly, ‘soft sell’ approach for call centre jobs and you should be able to find a bit more success. In telesales jobs, you should plant to have 30-45 seconds to get their interest.

• In some telesales jobs, you will have a script given to you that you have to read from, if you haven’t however; prepare a simple telesales script that is concise, clear, conversational and convincing. All telesales scripts need to be flexible (even ones that are provided) and remember to plan what to do if you end up talking to the wrong person.

• In call centre jobs, the call is obviously the most important part and there are number of things you can do to increase your chances of success in telesales jobs. In telesales, you need to outline the benefit of your product/service instantly and have a hook that makes them want to talk to you. This can be identifying with a particular situation or company.

• Ask permission before asking questions in telesales jobs and use open questions. Who/what/why/how questions are good to use in call centre jobs, as is using the customer’s name throughout the call.

• Make sure that they know you are listening to them and use phrases such as “I understand, I see” etc. Don’t interrupt the customer and allow them to fill in silences. Also, in telesales jobs check that the customer is listening by asking them “how do you feel about that? Or how does that sound?”

• In telesales jobs, what you are saying accounts for roughly 20% of the success of the call and the rest comes from tone of voice. Smile as you are talking and the customer will pick up on this. It is also a good idea to manage your expectations in call centre jobs, 39% of people simply will not buy, 30% will but it is the remaining, undecided 40% where the money can be made. In telesales jobs, learn to deal with rejection because it will happen a lot.

You can search for a wide range of Telesales Jobs here on Simply Sales Jobs.

Medical sales jobs are an important link between the medical and pharmaceuticals companies as well as healthcare professionals. The main aim of this type of sales rep is to heighten the awareness and ultimately the use of medical and pharmaceutical products in general practices, hospitals and other clinics. If medical sales careers are what you are after, take a look at the following guide for more information. Normally, medical sales jobs are based in one particular location and specialise in one area of medicine, or even a certain product. It is up to the sales rep to make clients aware of their product and try to get them to use them. This is achieved through presentations, group events and one-to-one contact with medical professionals. Medical Sales Jobs Duties These sales careers differ from others because of the type of industry it is based in. Responsibilities include: •    Making appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital teams •    Presenting to medical staff in a number of settings in the daytime or even at evening dos. •    Organising conferences •    Managing budgets •    Keeping records of contacts •    Reaching and exceeding targets •    Attending meetings and technical presentations •    Keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical data •    Monitoring competitors •    Remaining informed about the NHS Entry It is possible to enter into these sales careers without having a university degree or HND. However, a medical background will help with your application with the following areas being particularly advantageous: •    Life sciences •    Pharmacy •    Medicine •    Nursing •    Dentistry It is an increasingly common trend for employers to look for sales rep candidates with business-related qualifications. Salary Pay for medical sales jobs begins at about £17,000 to £24,000. Senior levels can reach up to £60,000 a year.