If you want to make your way in the world of sales then there are two primary options for getting started. The first is the complete your time at college, get your MBA, and accomplish some career goals or personal goals and walk into a job after you finish. The second option is to work your way from the very bottom up to the top job, although this may take longer, it will be more gratifying. The place to start is by looking for entry level sales jobs. An entry level sales job will give you the grounding you need to start a great sales career; it is also the perfect time for you to decide if this is the career for you. Below you can find some helpful advice on how to find your very first entry level sales job.
The first step you need to take is to determine which companies in your local area are currently hiring entry level sales personnel; some companies only hire mid-level and some just entry level yet others recruit across the spectrum. You can look at websites such as CareerBuilder and Monster to begin your search. You will find the entry level jobs under the section ‘sales’. Once you have found companies that are hiring and ones you would like to work for, then it is time to do your research on them. You will want to find out what they do, what they sell and more importantly decipher whether you would be a good match for them.
Once you have chosen the companies you wish to apply for its time to craft a skillfully composed sales rep resume and a cover letter which will sell yourself to the hiring managers. Include relevant details of how and when you have increased a business’ profits and sales, if applicable and any achievements whether at work, home or academia that will provide you with a boost. You will need to present yourself as an asset to the hiring company, as well include useful skills that you have such as communication, independence and initiative.
A lot of the companies who need sales professionals prefer that they already know the products and services inside out. This will often require you to join as a customer service rep from which you can move your way up into the sales department.
The last thing you need to consider on your journey to securing one of those entry level sales jobs is to remain persistent. Do not let a few rejection letters stop you from achieving your dream of one day becoming a top earning sales professional. If you are rejected or don’t hear back from a company you have applied to then give the hiring manager a call. This presents you with two opportunities, the first is to acquire some feedback which will be useful in later job searches, the second will give you one last chance to further sell yourself to the hiring manager.
If you remain focused on your goal then you should obtain it no time, remember to sell yourself at every opportunity.
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