- Cold call people using a given phone directory to sell products or solicit donations
- Answer incoming calls from prospective customers
- Use scripts to provide information about product’s features, prices etc. and present their benefits
- Ask pertinent questions to understand the customer’s requirements
- Persuade the customer to buy by demonstrating how merchandise or services meet their needs
- Record the customer’s personal information accurately in a computer system
- Deal with complaints or doubts to safeguard the company’s reputation
- Go the “extra mile” to meet sales quota and facilitate future sales
- Keep records of calls and sales and record useful information
Proven experience as telemarketer or similar sales/customer service roleProven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas preferably over the phoneWorking knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systemsExcellent communication and presentation skillsProficient in EnglishSkilled in negotiation and dealing with complaintsPersistent and results-orientedPatient and able to handle customer rejectionHigh school diploma; BSc/Ba is a plus