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I would like to get some tips and ideas on preparing myself for a sales representative job interview for a contruction equipment selling company. Would really appreciate it people. God bless all!!
4 answers - Asked By: Sonny - 8/1/2009
Hello, I am looking for inside sales representative job before i go into that fully i want to know what exactly the inside sales representative work. Especially in the company which supports backup data.
2 answers - Asked By: Gami - 6/15/2009
I am soon to be a stay at home mom. I have been interested in being an independent sales representative, I just don't know where to go to find a job that would be interesting to me. I'm kind of thinking about one of those reps for like Home Interior, Tupperware, Scentsy, something fun on those lines of work. Can someone help me out and give me some direction and ideas of product lines?
7 answers - Asked By: Shoug - 5/2/2010
I am applying for a sales representative job at a hotel reservation center. I'm applying online and can add up to 5 attachments relevant to my application. Should I attach a cover letter and a resume or just a resume? If I was mailing in my application/resume I would most definitely have a cover letter. But since it's an online application I'm trying to decide whether or not they'll be annoyed by having 2 attachments to download?
1 answer - Asked By: jamie68117 - 3/16/2008
I'm a senior in college, in California, and I'm taking marketing classes from our local Regional Occupation Center. I'm also taking 2 AP classes. I'm thinking about going to a community college, and then transferring somewhere else. I'm wondering, what is it like to be a sales representative? Is it hard in college? What would I major in/what classes would I take? Is it easy to get a job in this field, or would there be a lot of competition? Anything else I would greatly appreciate!
1 answer - Asked By: Ana - 11/6/2011
I'm browsing for jobs at a major pharm company and they have listed both pharm sales specialist and pharm sales representative. does anyone what the different between these two are? thanks!
1 answer - Asked By: sunsky - 10/17/2010
Besides receptionists and sales representatives, what other jobs are available. My homework is to write a fictional resume and cover letter for a job that will give me insight into my major, which is accounting. I think that a car dealer would be a great experience.
1 answer - Asked By: baggage - 6/29/2010
I'm doing a project for my English class on a career I want to do or I'm interested. I chose a medical salesman, but I can't find much information about a medical salesman on recommended sites by my teacher. Though I do find many results for a sales representative. So I'm asking if they are the same thing, if a medical salesman is a particular kind of sales representative, or if they are two completely different jobs. What do all of you think?
1 answer - Asked By: Tommy Arbona - 3/4/2012
Soon to be college graduate looking for jobs in the Finance field... I hold a current job for over a year as a Customer Service or Sales Representative. Which sounds more appealing to the resume if looking to pursue a career as Financial Analyst or in that industry?
1 answer - Asked By: Kevin906 - 3/17/2010
I recently got a job as a sales representative for PA Gas company and the manager told me it was an easy job and everyone makes no less than 400 dollars a week and up to 2,000. Is this true?
1 answer - Asked By: JustWantToKnow - 4/3/2013
I need to write a thesis statement on the job of a sales representative( job, needed skills, salary, etc.) how does this sound: Sales representatives need to be driven, outgoing, and persistent. Sales representatives with outgoing, persistent, and driven personalities will not only successfully represent a business and their products, but will also make a major financial contribution to the economy. sorry didnt mean to put the first sentence in there. i copied it from word and i accidently copied that sentence (which i ended up erasing)
5 answers - Asked By: actingchick - 12/3/2008
I was wondering if there is any possible way that I could get a job to be a Sales Representative for Automobile Retail even if im 17. Im a junior in high school and I have never seen any Sales Representative younger than 20. Is there any way I have a chance of getting the job or should I just keep looking?
2 answers - Asked By: Gabrielle Jonnatti - 4/2/2013
I am a sales representative. Due to my job nature I have to travel a lot with well dressed up. My problem of excessive sweating is ruining my career as I feel ashamed of my body odor when I meet new people. Does anybody know a better treatment which will stop any drop of sweating in my underarm?
15 answers - Asked By: kazi h - 4/20/2008
I suffer from an extreme form of social anxiety and PTSD. I've just started working out again, and trying to move forward in my life, but I was wondering... What do a lot of you do to socialize with those that you do not know, and to personalize the conversation? Everytime I talk to someone, my mind races. I'm fine as a sales representative at the job I'm at though. :) Weird.
5 answers - Asked By: BOBBY S - 2/12/2009
I am planning to apply for a Visa for Australia or UK. Should i apply for a UK or Australian VIsa. WHere can i get more opportunities to make money as i am a sales representative
1 answer - Asked By: deep k - 11/20/2008
I am applying for the position of Service and Sales Representative at one of the major banks. Does any one have any personal experiences of this or similar situations and would like to share? I was told that there would be a team excercise, a writing excercise and a role play. But details of personal story will be much more helpful! Thanks a lot!
1 answer - Asked By: Steven s - 4/17/2008
I'm 13 living in the UK, and I want to be a pharmaceutical sales representative when I'm older, and I've been researching the job on the internet. However, whilst searching this, I have encountered another role: "medical sales representative". I was wondering if there is a difference between the two jobs and if so, what it is. Thanks in advance.
1 answer - Asked By: Rachel - 10/14/2012
Im only 13 but I really want to get an idea of the job I'd like to do when I'm older.... I have been looking at a sales representative in manufacturing, however there's a lot of jobs in sales manufacturing and its all confusing.... Someone give me a clear description please... Thanks x
1 answer - Asked By: Gemmajulip - 9/5/2012
Hi i need to know what jobs require a professional dress code (eg sales representative, secretary etc) and i need to know what the dress code is. (what you need to wear) thank you. oh, by the way, i mean a dress code for a female not male (:
2 answers - Asked By: ii_am_meh - 9/30/2007
I am currently in college for nursing and will eventually go to med school to start my own practice, but right now i work as a sales representative. I want to find a job in the medical field now, but everywhere I look, you need a college degree, or at least 2 years experience. Does anyone know some good medical jobs that don't require a college degree?
4 answers - Asked By: Nikki R - 12/27/2009
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