Sales strategies

Description

The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 50 occupations
  • Optional in 21 occupations
  • Total: 71 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Search engine optimisation expert
    A Search Engine Optimisation Expert is a digital marketing professional who specializes in increasing a website’s visibility on search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. By opti…
  • Domestic energy assessor
    Domestic energy assessors advise individuals on energy supply for their homes. They assess the individual's needs and recommend the appropriate source of energy and supplier, attem…
  • Membership administrator
    Membership administrators ensure an effective membership administration, documentation and communication. They support the membership sales process, the current membership enquirie…
  • Wholesale merchant in perfume and cosmetics
    Wholesale merchants in perfume and cosmetics investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • Commercial sales representative
    Commercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations. Duties The duties of a commercial s…
  • Wholesale merchant in household goods
    Wholesale merchants in household goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
  • Wholesale merchant in fish, crustaceans and molluscs
    Wholesale merchants in fish, crustaceans and molluscs investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
  • Wholesale merchant
    Wholesale merchants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles The following…
  • Wholesale merchant in hides, skins and leather products
    Wholesale merchants in hides, skins and leather products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities…
  • Wholesale merchant in pharmaceutical goods
    Wholesale merchants in pharmaceutical goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…
  • Electricity sales representative
    Electricity sales representatives assess clients' energy needs, and recommend the purchase of electricity supply from their corporation. They promote their corporation's services, …
  • EBusiness manager
    eBusiness managers create and execute a company's electronic strategy plan for selling products and services online. They also improve data integrity, placement of online tools and…
  • Wholesale merchant in meat and meat products
    Wholesale merchants in meat and meat products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. …
  • Wholesale merchant in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
    Wholesale merchants in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvin…
  • Wholesale merchant in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
    Wholesale merchants in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qu…
  • Wholesale merchant in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery
    Wholesale merchants in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qua…
  • Tourism product manager
    Tourism product managers analyse the market, research potential offers, develop products, plan and organise the distribution and marketing processes. Other titles The following job…
  • Wholesale merchant in textile industry machinery
    Wholesale merchants in textile industry machinery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goo…
  • Wholesale merchant in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
    Wholesale merchants in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of …
  • Insurance product manager
    Insurance product managers set and direct the development of new insurance products, following the product lifecycle policy and the general insurance strategy. They also coordinate…
  • Wholesale merchant in waste and scrap
    Wholesale merchants in waste and scrap investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
  • Pharmacist
    Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and&nbs…
  • Wholesale merchant in office machinery and equipment
    Wholesale merchants in office machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
  • ICT account manager
    ICT account managers build business relationships with customers to facilitate the sale of hardware, software, telecommunications, or ICT services. They also identify opportunities…
  • Wholesale merchant in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds
    Wholesale merchants in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving…
  • Wholesale merchant in machine tools
    Wholesale merchants in machine tools investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other tit…
  • Wholesale merchant in electrical household appliances
    Wholesale merchants in electrical household appliances investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
  • Wholesale merchant in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials
    Wholesale merchants in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvi…
  • Wholesale merchant in office furniture
    Wholesale merchants in office furniture investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Minimu…
  • Wholesale merchant in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
    Wholesale merchants in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involv…
  • Sales manager
    Sales managers develop sales and targeting strategies for a company. They manage sales teams, allocate sales resources based on the plans, prioritise and follow up on critical lead…
  • Medical sales representative
    A Medical Sales Representative is a professional responsible for promoting and selling medical products, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to healthcare providers, including doctors, …
  • Door to door seller
    Door to door sellers sell goods and services door to door. Duties Door to door sellers typically do the following: Travel to different neighborhoods and suburbs going door-to-door …
  • Business developer
    Business developers are instrumental in driving growth and expanding opportunities for a company. Their primary focus is on identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, expl…
  • Wholesale merchant in metals and metal ores
    Wholesale merchants in metals and metal ores investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • Banking products manager
    Banking products managers study the market of banking products and adapt the existing ones to the characteristics of this evolution or create new products to suit clients needs. Th…
  • Wholesale merchant in chemical products
    Wholesale merchants in chemical products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Inclu…
  • Wholesale merchant in tobacco products
    Wholesale merchants in tobacco products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other …
  • Wholesale merchant in clothing and footwear
    Wholesale merchants in clothing and footwear investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • Wholesale merchant in wood and construction materials
    Wholesale merchants in wood and construction materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
  • Malt master
    Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of raw materials and unfinished products…
  • Wholesale merchant in live animals
    Wholesale merchants in live animals investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titl…
  • Brand manager
    Brand managers are strategic professionals responsible for shaping and maintaining a brand's identity. They play a crucial role in developing brand strategies, overseeing marketing…
  • Wholesale merchant in beverages
    Wholesale merchants in beverages investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles …
  • Wholesale merchant in agricultural machinery and equipment
    Wholesale merchants in agricultural machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantit…
  • Merchandiser
    Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures. Duties The duties of a merchandiser typically include, but are not limited to: Planning and …
  • Wholesale merchant in flowers and plants
    Wholesale merchants in flowers and plants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Othe…
  • Advertising sales agent
    Advertising sales agents sell advertising space and media time to businesses and individuals. They make sales pitches to potential clients and follow up on after-sales. Duties Adve…
  • Wholesale merchant in fruit and vegetables
    Wholesale merchants in fruit and vegetables investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…
  • Renewable energy sales representative
    Renewable energy sales representatives assess clients' energy supply needs, and attempt to secure sales of renewable energy methods. They promote renewable energy suppliers and the…

Optional for

  • Renewable energy consultant
    A Renewable Energy Consultant is a professional who provides expert advice on the development, implementation, and optimization of renewable energy projects. They work with clients…
  • Business intelligence manager
    Business intelligence managers gain knowledge of the industry, the innovative processes therein, and contrast them with the operations of the company in order to improve them. They…
  • Movie distributor
    Movie distributors are responsible for the coordination of the distribution of motion pictures and television series. They also oversee the sale of these movies on DVD, Blu ray and…
  • Wood technology engineer
    Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and mate…
  • Network marketer
    Network marketers, also known as multi-level marketers or MLM professionals, are individuals who promote and sell products or services through a network of distributors or sales re…
  • Industrial pharmacist
    Industrial pharmacists are involved in the research and creation of medications. They develop new medicines, perform tests, assure quality and ensure that medication complies with …
  • Call centre quality auditor
    Call centre quality auditors listen to calls from the call centre operators, recorded or live, in order to assess compliance with protocols and quality parameters. They grade the e…
  • Marketing manager
    Marketing managers carry out the implementation of efforts related to the marketing operations in a company. They develop marketing strategies and plans by detailing cost and resou…
  • Research and development manager
    Research and development managers coordinate the efforts of scientists, academical researchers, product developers, and market researchers towards the creation of new products, the…
  • After-sales service technician
    An After-Sales Service Technician is responsible for providing technical support and service to customers who have purchased products, ensuring they function correctly and meet the…
  • Product manager
    Product development managers are responsible for managing the lifecycle of a product. They research and develop new products in addition to managing existing ones through market re…
  • Hawker
    Hawkers sell goods and services on established routes, street and market locations. Duties The duties of a hawker include, but are not limited to: obtaining permission or a licence…
  • Chemical plant control room operator
    Chemical plant control room operators monitor and inspect remotely the production systems during their shift, reporting all anomalies and incidents using the required systems. They…
  • Import export manager
    Import export managers install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties. Other titles The following job titles also refer to im…
  • Service manager
    Service managers are responsible for the supervision and coordination of the provision of different professional and technical services to customers. They ensure a smooth interacti…
  • Paper engineer
    Paper engineers ensure an optimal production process in the manufacture of paper and related products. They select primary and secondary raw materials and check their quality. In a…
  • Technical sales representative
    A Technical Sales Representative is a specialized sales professional who focuses on selling complex technical products and services. They possess a deep understanding of the techni…
  • Call centre manager
    Call centre managers set the objectives of the service per month, week, and day. They perform micromanagement of the results obtained in the centre in order to proactively react…
  • Energy consultant
    Energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources. They help clients to understand energy tariffs and try to reduce their energy con…
  • Book publisher
    Book publishers are responsible for the selection of new materials. They decide which manuscripts, that the book editor has provided, are being published. Book publishers oversee t…
  • Solar energy sales consultant
    A Solar Energy Sales Consultant is a professional who specializes in promoting and selling solar energy systems to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. They play a cruc…

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