Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods) (Occupation Code : 332203)
Description
Represents their company in selling consumer goods such as toys, sporting goods, books, stationery, hardware, floor coverings, furniture, textiles, clothing, footwear, toiletries and groceries to wholesale and retail establishments.Tasks
Providing prospective customers with information about the characteristics and functions of the products and equipment for sale and demonstrating its uses or qualities.Quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders and arranging deliveries.
Soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, wholesale and other establishments.
Following up on clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased.
Reporting customers’ reactions and requirements to suppliers and manufacturers.
Obtaining and updating knowledge of market conditions and competitors’ goods and services.
Alternate Occupation Names
Product Demonstrator
Sales Representative (Detergents)
Sales Representative (Cosmetics and Skincare Produ
Sales Representative (Jewellery and Watches)
Beauty Sales Consultant
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Set by employer
Employers set their own requirements for entry into this occupation.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.
Degree 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Admission Requirements 2
- Relevant Qualification
Auctioneering in a particular specialist field such as art, real estate, agriculture, antiques or jewellery may require a qualification in the relevant field.
Step 4 : Occupation Regulations
- Training - Sales
You will receive in house and / or product training that is relevant to this occupation and your employer’s specific requirements.