General merchandise sales representative vs direct sales representative

Differences between general merchandise sales representative and direct sales representative duties and responsibilities

General merchandise sales representative example responsibilities.

• Manage and assist a vast customer base in the market for new roofing needs after a large hail storm in Lubbock.
• Develop and implement marketing programs for distributors and retailers, including co-op advertising plans, promotional events, and merchandising techniques.
• Provide training which include seminars and PowerPoint presentations.

Direct sales representative example responsibilities.

• Manage accounts and create invoices via QuickBooks.
• Achieve and maintain high-volume sales output, for cell phones and broadband products to stay employ with company.
• Contact medicare eligible recipients to sell medicare advantage plans through in-home meetings, community seminars and direct telesales.
• Canvass assigned sales territory and solicit orders for new or upgrade cable, broadband and digital phone services.
• Generate revenue by selling and upselling services while developing client base throughout territory.
• Prospect and generate sales revenue by adding new program residential customers and cross selling and upselling current residential customers.
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