Sales professionals are always communicating with customers. They do this through emails, letters or phone calls. They solicit sales, follow up on issues or keep clients abreast of new developments.

A Sales professional usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Attending events
•  Emailing clients
• Following market trends
• Negotiating prices
• Networking with industry professionals
• Conducting product demonstration
• Doing sales calls
• Attending staff meetings
• Following up on shipping and related activities

• Being persuasive and convincing
• Being diligent and adaptable
• Stress management
• Maintaining integrity
• Being resourceful and having initiative
• Written and verbal communication
• Information technology
• Being professional at all times
• Project management, planning and prioritizing

Sales Professionals possess any number of qualifications. Their expertise should be in Business, Sales or Marketing. However some workers typically transfer from other professions. The following qualifications or certifications are acceptable:
•    High School Diplomas (GED)
•    Bachelors Degrees
•    Masters Degrees or MBAs
•    Sales, Retail, Marketing or Management certifications