How to Become a Shoe Sales Rep
A shoe sales rep acts as a liaison between a shoe manufacturer or wholesaler and a number of different shoe retailers, including department stores. A shoe sales rep's job is to stock the retailer's shelves with shoes from the manufacturer he represents. The job of a shoe sales rep is a very involved and demanding one, but it can also be very rewarding.
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Instructions
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Dig for details of the qualifications you will need to become a shoe sales rep. Many employers require bachelor's degrees while some only look for a high-school diploma. Nearly all will want previous sales experience and experience dealing with customers in some capacity.
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Go directly to the source. Contact shoe manufacturers locally to ask what qualifications they require and discover how you might go about getting a job with them.
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Talk to shoe retailers about what makes a good sales rep or a bad one. As they are the people you ultimately need to impress, they are the ones to ask.
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Search job listings at topusajobs.com to see whether there are any shoe sales rep positions available in your area and learn what the required qualifications are (see Resources below).
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Send out your resume and begin to interview for shoe sales rep positions.
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Tips & Warnings
A shoe sales rep must regularly visit shoe and department stores in her particular area on behalf of the manufacturer. Some of these stores are clients and others are potential clients. Either way, the area a shoe sales rep must cover is often very large, covering as much as 3 or 4 states. Be prepared for frequent travel, as it is an essential part of the job of the shoe sales rep.
A laptop computer is a useful tool for a shoe sales rep. It allows detailed communication from the road, with both manufacturers and prospective clients. It can also be used to research products in preparation for a presentation.
A shoe sales rep may work for a single shoe manufacturer, or he may work through an agent for a variety of different manufacturers.
