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A sales professional is a person that specializes in selling a company's products and services to clients. Sales professionals are responsible for explaining the advantages of a product to potential clients and closing the sale. They may communicate with clients in person, by phone or by email. Sales professionals may work with individual consumers, or sell products to other businesses.
Skill Sets: To become a sales professional, one needs to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Having the ability to persuade a potential buyer that the product will meet their needs is a must. Sales professionals need to be able to anticipate the buyer's needs and quickly find a solution that would meet them.
Education: A background in sales and marketing is preferred, although a degree in a field related to the company's main line of business, coupled with several years of experience in the sales field may be acceptable.
Career Path: To become a sales professional, one should earn a degree related to sales and marketing, where they would learn various techniques needed to become a successful salesperson. Working in a few entry level sales positions will be helpful for those who want a professional sales position.
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