Product presentation

[OUAREZKI]

Hi everyone
I recently got a job as "sales representative" for the first time. I've been asked to get clients for our product, except I have no idea how. I've also been asked to make presentations about the product (from scratch, no information, no data) and try to sell it as much as I can. Though this position is flattering as I have lots of responbilites, I am a bit lost. For starters I do not know where and how i can get these "potential clients". I have also been given the tough task of describing the product and making a presentation to these "potential clients". I am still a learner and have lots of questions, I would love to do this job properly so if you have any advice / articles to read / books / shared experience on how to be a "sales represantative" I would really appreciate it.

 

[fisicx]

How did you get the job if you have no sales experience?

As you are not in the UK I suggest you contact a local marketing company and pay for consultation.

 

[MOIC]

Be honest to your employer and ask for training.

Or change jobs that fit in to your comfort zone.

 

[Mark T Jones]

Both of the above. What was the original job description? What was covered at interview stage?

Start by asking your employer exactly who their target customer is and how their product differs from others

 

[WaveJumper]

Have to agree with those above on what basis did they actually take you on especially if you have no sales experience, what training did they offer you at the interview stage

 

[OUAREZKI]

How did you get the job if you have no sales experience?

As you are not in the UK I suggest you contact a local marketing company and pay for consultation.

They needed a native English speaker to speak to clients and also someone who can do graphic design (which is what i am trained in)

 

[Mark T Jones]

They needed a native English speaker to speak to clients and also someone who can do graphic design (which is what i am trained in)

Why does a sales rep need graphic design skills?

You really need to be talking about your job spec with them.

 

[fisicx]

They needed a native English speaker to speak to clients and also someone who can do graphic design (which is what i am trained in)

That makes no sense at all. Graphic design isn't needed to sell stuff. Are they planning to sell overseas? If so they really need a salesperson in the target country.