Tele-Sales Agent

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

The function of Telemarketing Agent entails the following:

2.1.1. cold calling techniques on prospects

2.1.2. persuading potential customers to purchase aproduct or service

2.1.3. obtaining referralsand leads from a varietyof sources from lead generation activities

2.1.4. contributing to departmentsfunction of collecting data and converting

them into qualified leads then conduct sales calls.

2. DUTIES ACTUALLY PERFORMED BY THIS POSITION:

Serves customers by selling productsvia telephone.

Contact individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services.

Recommends changesin products service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.

Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems developing

solutions preparing reports and making recommendations to management.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Conduct client or marketsurveys and type detailed notes regarding sale or service offered.

Deliver prepared sales talks reading from scripts that describe productsor services to persuade potential customers to purchase aproduct or service.

Explain products or services and prices and answer questions from customers.

Maintain records of contacts accounts and orders in the companys system only.

Obtain customer information such as name address and payment method and enter orders into computers.

Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as

referrals cold calling and any other legal means.

Assist and support the line manager by taking tasksassign by them when necessary.

3. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED (EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS)

Minimum of high school certification

Diploma and some form of work experience is preferred

Strong communication skills

Good selling skills

Positive energy and teamwork ethos

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Good understandingof the services

Be highly computer literate particularly in Microsoft Office Products.

Ability to persuade others tochange their minds or behavior.

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying and to actively look for ways tohelp people.

4. KPIs

To achieve the daily and monthly sales KPIs as set bythe management.

Monthly sales results must be within targets set by management in terms of premium and commission income and this is subjetto review minimum of once annually.

5. Commission orincentives

Commissions or incentives tobe agreed.

Important notes: Commission is only payable if all KPI are achieved.

6. Typical Working Conditions

Normal Working Hours 40 hours aweek

Working Timing may include rotating shift.

Work mayrequire occasional weekend and/or evening work