Market maker vs direct sales agent

Differences between market maker and direct sales agent duties and responsibilities

Market maker example responsibilities.

• Manage and critiqu all trades execute on NYMEX trading floor via computer system.
• Trade several equities and options names, managing all risk, capital and executing trades using electronic screen base software/technology.
• Dissect and manage complex derivative position risks, manage risks and interpret complex financial documents.
• Price and risk manage multiple positions in corporate derivatives, including accelerate share buyback programs and long-date convertible bond/call spread overlays.
• Merge business operations to expand service offering to include etf's, options, and foreign adr's.
• Analyze market conditions and make decisions to buy/sell equities using fundamental and technical analysis.
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Direct sales agent example responsibilities.

• Increase customer understanding of Comcast products and pricing models as well as competitive advantage over other service providers.
• Produce call reports and CRM dashboards.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Comcast products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers by knocking every door within assign territories.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss how TWC products can meet their needs.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and helpful demeanor as a representative of TWC.
• Communicate ongoing contact activity utilizing Salesforce.com.