Business sales executives

£37,543

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

37 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.36%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Business sales executives

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3542

Business sales executives provide advice to existing and potential customers, and receive orders for specialist machinery, equipment, materials and other products or services that require technical knowledge.

Common tasks include:

discusses customer requirements and advises them on the capabilities and limitations of the goods or services being sold;
quotes prices, credit details, delivery dates and payment arrangements and arranges for delivery and installation of goods if appropriate;
makes follow up visits to ensure customer satisfaction and to obtain further orders;
stays abreast of advances in product/field and suggests possible improvements to product or service;
maintains records and accounts of sales made and handles customer complaints.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants usually possess academic qualifications and/or relevant experience in a particular profession or speciality. Training is usually on-the-job. Professional qualifications and NVQs/ SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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