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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