Animal sales representatives sell animals, such as livestock and domestic pets, as well as animal products like dairy, feed, or pharmaceuticals. They may work in pet stores or offices, or out in the field visiting farms, stores, breeders, or zoos.
Animal Sales Representative Duties & Responsibilities
This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:
Identify prospective customers by researching the internet, following leads from other clients, and attending trade shows and conferences to generate new business and get additional leadsPerform database research to determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy that includes finding weaknesses in competitor productsCold-call potential customers that you believe are likely to respond favorably and help them select products to meet their needs, product specifications, and regulationsStay connected to customers to determine their needs and answer any questions or commentsCollaborate with colleagues to exchange information toPrepare sales contracts and submit orders for processingDeal effectively with in-store customers to determine their needs and guide them to the requested itemsKeep shelves well-stocked with animal supplies...