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Nick - Systems Sales Executive / Rutledge Engineering
What did you do before you started your sales career?
All my past jobs have been sales orientated.
What was your first sales job and how did you land it?
I worked in a retail HI-FI / Home Theatre store as a sales assistant.
Explain what you like about your current sales position.
I like the ability to sell my knowledge to others.
Tell us what you don’t like about sales jobs.
Not much Really.
What are some common sales myths in the Audiovisual & Production industry?
There are no myths, just facts & figures!
What career advice would you give a graduate or person thinking of a career change so they could find sales vacancies in your industry?
The first thing you need to do is learn how to sell yourself - get some coaching on interviews from an expert.
Is there any other career advice you would give to someone thinking about sales jobs and starting a sales career?
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN ... You have two ears and one mouth so use them in the right proportions
Craig – Account Manager / TR Vidcom
What did you do before you started your sales career?
Electronics Technician
What was your first sales job and how did you land it?
Incoming Phone Sales
Explain what you like about your current sales position.
Dealing with People and providing a solution to the requirements
Tell us what you don’t like about sales jobs.
Cold Calling :)
What are some common sales myths in the Audiovisual & Production industry?
None that come directly to mind.
What career advice would you give a graduate or person thinking of a career change so they could find sales vacancies in your industry?
You need to listen. You need to fully understand what the persons actually needs. This can often be hard as the client may not always realise what that is themselves. If you are prepared to listen to them and their needs you can provide them a solution that helps their business which in turn will assist in your sales career.