General merchandise sales representative vs district sales representative

Differences between general merchandise sales representative and district 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.

District sales representative example responsibilities.

• Manage and create all content distribute via various social media outlets: Facebook, twitter, feedback blogs, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and reports of business transactions; assist in collection of past due accounts via CRM software.
• Market and sell an innovative customer relationship management (CRM) geographical information (GIS) system software product statewide.
• Distribute product samples in accordance with approve sampling guidelines and marketing literature to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Calculate costs and benefits of alternative actions or solutions to establish visibility and ROI.