Overview

What’s involved

A sales representative working for the bait and tackle industry works for a wholesale company that supplies goods to retail fishing and camping stores, they build and maintain business relationships with store managers, pitch new products, negotiate sales and ensure that ordered products are delivered.

How do they spend their day?

A sales representative works from an office and on the road travelling to stores to promote products and secure orders, they complete tasks such as:

  • Cold calling to develop new business
  • Pitching products and services
  • Taking orders

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$75,000 - $100,000 per year
Skills you will use
Communication
Customer service
Problem solving
Product marketing

Wholesale and retail experience

  • Product knowledge
  • Pricing products and services
  • Sales and marketing
     

  • Problem solving
  • Outgoing
  • Self motivated