Sales Agent Job Description

Sales Agent researches various published sources to create list of prospects to contact for marketing purposes. May require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Sales Agent is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Sales Agent performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Sales Agent Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Sales Agent to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with Insurance Adjusters about the life cycle of each claim;
  • Develop positive working relationships with clients;
  • Respond to clients’ questions and complaints;
  • Approach clients via cold calling and direct mail to inquire about their insurance situations and future needs;
  • Explain the differences in policy specifics so clients can make informed decisions about their purchases;
  • Assist with obtaining underwriting approval;
  • Offer optional products to meet customer wants and needs;
  • Review rental parameters with all customers to ensure a complete understanding of our rates and service charges;
  • Use company approved sales and service techniques when determining customer needs;
  • Assist customers by effectively resolving all customer service issues;
  • Review all charges at the time of vehicle return;
  • Provide customers assistance with directions, maps, local area information, appropriate service information, etc;
  • Assist and coordinate customers within the queue to minimize any wait time and promote the most efficient service method as required;
  • Prepare the Rental Agreement Folder with all required information;
  • Answer the phones to assist customers in a friendly, helpful and prompt manner.

Requirements:

  • Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external Customers;
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, ethical and unbiased manner at all times;
  • Basic math skills;
  • Able to clearly explain the product and sales contract;
  • Ability to operate general office machinery (i.e. computer, copy machine, fax machine, etc.);
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Able to effectively perform job duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions;
  • Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes;
  • Exceptional customer service skills;
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • A minimum of basic level experience and understanding of a PC and Microsoft Office Products required;
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of direct sales experience;
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future;
  • Must be able to work at the Pittsburgh International Airport.