How to Get an Entry Level Sales Job
Almost every job, including customer service, requires you to be able to sell a product or a company. Sales are the driving force of every company, which is why the sales team tends to make more money than other employees.
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Apply with companies that are hiring entry level sales jobs. Websites like Career Builder, Monster and Entry Level Jobs offer local and nationwide job listings. You can also find entry level sales jobs in the classified section under "sales." Once you've found a company that's hiring, research the company to ensure that you agree with the product they're selling and like the company.
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Sell yourself to the hiring personnel. In your cover letter, take advantage of having the hiring personnel's undivided attention. Include statistics or examples of ways that you have increased business through sales. Even if you don't have work experience, yet you need to provide why you would be an asset to the company. This can include personality traits like persistence, self motivation and communication skills that sales people typically posses.
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Find other ways to work into a sales position. Some companies want sales people who know the company and products inside and out. This may mean that you have to start as a customer service representative or take another position with the company before you can be promoted to the entry level sales job. You can also look at starting your own sales business from home through opportunities like Arise.
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Be persistent. One of the best ways to get an entry level sales job is to follow up. After you mail or submit your application, call the company to make sure they received your application packet. If you have an interview, follow up with the company and ask them if they have made a decision. Often times, your call arrives before a decision has been made and can show the company that you are serious about the position and that you have one of the most fundamental skills required for a sales job.
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