American Passport & Visa International

Washington, DC

Sales Representative

APVI.com has just launched its Affiliate and Corporate sales program. We are looking for a sales representative in our downtown Washington, DC office who has experience in the travel industry and in selling affiliate and corporate accounts.

 

Sales Representative Job Responsibilities:

  • Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
  • Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
  • Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
  • Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
  • Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
  • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
  • Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • In-person visits with current and potential clients.

 

The position pays $20 an hour, with an expected 40 hours a week during the hours of 8-5, Monday – Friday. Upon completion of the 90-day trial period, there is the possibility of moving to salary with medical and dental paid by the employer.

 

Sales Representative Qualifications/Skills:

  • Customer service
  • Meeting sales goals
  • Closing skills
  • Territory management
  • Prospecting skills
  • Negotiation
  • Self-confidence
  • Product knowledge
  • Presentation skills
  • Client relationships
  • Motivation for sales
  • Existing clients list and connections a plus.

 

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

  • BA/BS University degree with a concentration in marketing, promotions, advertising sales, or business administration preferred
  • Familiarity with office software and phone systems.
  • Vehicle and current driver’s license required.
  • Authorized to work in the US.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

 

 

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