Job Title: Salesperson
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight
Wage: $19.00 per hour
Wealth Builders University is a financial services company that is focused on helping middle income families achieve financial success by educational approaches and solutions.
We also provide agents a model to be able to build their own brokerages and expand their organizations through agent attraction.
Role Description
This is a role for a Salesperson at Wealth Builder University. The agent will be responsible for helping clients manage their financial goals and providing customized financial advice.
The agent will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships, and closing deals.
The role involves a mix of prospecting, networking, and lead generation etc. The Salesperson will also build and work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute campaigns, and will keep up-to-date with industry trends and grow.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business opportunities and close deals, or willing to learn
- Good communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and manage multiple priorities
- Highly motivated and results-oriented
- Be willing to go through licensing and training if no licenses are held beforehand
- Experience in the education or financial services industry is a plus
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills is a plus
- Be willing to attend trainings on a weekly basis
What skills and qualities are important for a Salesperson?
Effective salespeople possess a combination of both hard skills and soft skills. Here’s a breakdown:
Hard Skills:
- Product Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the product or service being sold is crucial. This includes features, benefits, and how it solves customer problems.
- Sales Techniques: Knowledge of various sales methodologies such as consultative selling, solution selling, and relationship selling can be beneficial.
- Prospecting: Ability to identify and qualify potential leads or prospects through various channels such as cold calling, networking, and social media.
- Presentation Skills: Articulate communication and the ability to deliver compelling presentations that resonate with the needs and interests of the customer.
- Negotiation Skills: Being able to negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts effectively while ensuring a win-win outcome for both the customer and the company.
- Closing Skills: Knowing how to ask for the sale and overcome objections to secure a deal.
What education and certification are required to become a Salesperson?
Becoming a salesperson typically doesn’t require formal education or specific certifications, but having certain qualifications can certainly enhance your prospects in the field. Here’s what you might consider:
- Education: While a college degree isn’t always necessary, having a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field can provide you with valuable knowledge and skills that are applicable to sales roles. However, many successful salespeople come from diverse educational backgrounds.
- Sales Training Programs: Many companies offer sales training programs to teach new hires about their products, sales techniques, and industry-specific knowledge. These programs can be a valuable way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in sales.
- Certifications: While not always required, there are several sales-related certifications that can demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field. Some examples include:
– Certified Professional Salesperson (CPSP): Offered by the National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP), this certification covers various aspects of sales, including prospecting, presenting, and closing.
-Certified Sales Executive (CSE): Offered by the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI), this certification is for experienced sales professionals who demonstrate high levels of expertise and leadership in the field.
-HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification: This certification covers inbound sales techniques and strategies, which are increasingly important in today’s digital sales landscape.
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply