Sales careers are exciting, fast-paced, and always changing. There’s always something new to learn and something new to sell. Professional sales training programs like the Sales Professional program at AOLCC can give you the skills needed to sell almost anything.
You’re not limited to selling in-person, too. One of the great things about the digital age is the potential for you to work remotely, too. All it takes is internet access (and maybe a headset) and you can sell by phone, email, and even social media, right from your desk at home.
Have you got hustle and a love of competition? A career as a sales professional might just be for you.
What is a Sales Professional?
Simply put, they’re someone who sells products or services. They’ve likely had sales training and know their products inside and out. The best sales professionals are quick problem solvers, have strong selling skills, and are great at talking to people.
So, what sales careers might be right for you?
Sales Agent
Sales agents work in places like travel agencies, car dealerships, and real estate businesses.
Sales professionals in this career know they’re selling both luxury and memorable experiences to their customers. They’re able to sell even the most difficult products, quickly understand what customers truly want, and help them prepare and organize paperwork and large payments.
Advertising Sales
Advertising salespeople work in the media buying departments of places like ad agencies, broadcasting networks, and news organizations.
Depending on where they work, they can buy advertising space (such as ad agencies buying billboards and radio spots for their clients), or sell it (such as TV channels looking for commercials between segments).
Sales professionals in advertising sales are great with numbers, become familiar with industry laws and policies, and enjoy the art of negotiation.
Sales Broker
Sales brokers work as middlemen between customers and businesses and can earn bonuses or commissions for making sales.
They often sell major financial products like house mortgages, car loans, and insurance policies for homes, cars, and people.
Sales professionals who work as brokers need to know every aspect of the products and services they sell, have a love numbers, and enjoy negotiating the best rates possible for their customers.
Call Centre Agent
Call centre agents perform what’s called “inside sales”. They sell products and services remotely, making it a job that’s ideal for those who love selling but don’t enjoy travelling or in-person interaction.
Depending on what business they work for, they can take calls (such as customers interested in their cell phone services or automation software), or make “cold calls” (such as selling marketing services to potential customers).
Sales professionals in call centres are talkative and charming, great problem solvers, and know how to negotiate well to close sales.
Sales Representative
Sales representatives work in almost every kind of business out there and often perform what’s called “outside sales”. They sell products and services in-person, making it a career that’s ideal for people who love travelling and talking face-to-face.
They work for raw material businesses, office supply providers, packaging companies, software agencies, medical device manufacturers, and so many more places.
Sales professionals in this line of work are persuasive, know how to overcome objections, negotiate deals, and help customers solve their problems.
Enroll in courses for sales professionals at AOLCC and you can be job ready in less than a year.
Ask anyone in sales and they’ll tell you it’s an exciting career filled with a lot of potential. Here at Albion College, we’ve designed the Sales Professional program to fit into your life’s busy schedule. You’ll move at your own pace, get valuable sales training, and be able to start working in less than a year.
Contact us today and learn how to get your new sales career started.
