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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Product Specialist |
| Position Code: | 1370 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Marketing and selling a product. |
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Reports To
Sales Manager, Business Development Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Researching and recommending the product or brand's marketing approach including product promotion or advertising, pricing, distribution, etc.
Organising product demonstrations to major clients, submitting tenders and negotiating sales within company policy parameters.
Achieving sales quotas for products.
Implementing marketing strategy and company procedures to maximise customer service and satisfaction.
Maintaining close contact continually with major clients or third parties/dealers so as to maximise potential sales opportunities.
Assisting in product installation and providing backup training and support.
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Key Skills
Sound sales skills.
Excellent product knowledge.
Understanding of user/customer needs.
Good working knowledge of technological developments, trends and competitor activity.
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Internal Contacts
Product Specialists, Customer Service, Sales and Administration Staff. |
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External Contacts
Clients/Customers. |
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Typical Experience
Tertiary qualifications, coupled with at least 5 years of experience. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Titles: Product Manager. |
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