You can get into this job through:
You may need to do a degree in a subject related to your area of sales, especially if you're selling specialist products or services, for example pharmaceuticals.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
The apprenticeship route you take will depend on the kind of products or services you want to sell. You could do a:
Apprenticeships in retail, customer service or marketing may also give you useful experience for getting into this role.
Entry requirements:
You could start as an administrator in a sales office. Experience in a retail or customer service role may help you to become a sales rep. You'll also need a good standard of English and number skills.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Sales representatives meet or ring customers to persuade them to buy products or services.
You may:
Location : You could work in an office, from home, in a contact centre or at a client's business.
With experience, you could become a sales team leader or an area sales manager.
The Institute of Sales Management (ISM) could help you develop your career.