Their work includes:

- meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits

- demonstrating and presenting products

establishing new business

- Maintaining accurate records

- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings

- Reviewing sales performance

- Negotiating contracts and packages

working towards monthly or annual targets.

Key skills for sales executives

- Self-motivated and driven by targets

- Resilience

- Strong communication skills – including both verbal and written

- The ability to influence and negotiate with others

- Commercial awareness

- Market research