The function of Telemarketing Agent entails the following:
2.1.1. cold calling techniques on prospects
2.1.2. persuading potential customers to purchase aproduct or service
2.1.3. obtaining referralsand leads from a varietyof sources from lead generation activities
2.1.4. contributing to department’sfunction of collecting data and converting
them into qualified leads then conduct sales calls.
• Serves customers by selling productsvia telephone.
• Contact individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services.
• Recommends changesin products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing
solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Conduct client or marketsurveys, and type detailed notes regarding sale or service offered.
• Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe productsor services, to persuade potential customers to purchase aproduct or service.
• Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
• Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders in the company’s system only.
• Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
• Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as
referrals, cold calling, and any other legal means.
• Assist and support the line manager by taking tasksassign by them when necessary.
3. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED (EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS)
• Minimum of high school certification
• Diploma and some form of work experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Good selling skills
• Positive energy and teamwork ethos
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good understandingof the services
• Be highly computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to persuade others tochange their minds or behavior.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to actively look for ways tohelp people.
To achieve the daily and monthly sales KPIs as set bythe management.
Monthly sales results must be within targets set by management in terms of premium and commission income, and this is subjetto review minimum of once annually.
Commissions or incentives tobe agreed.
Important notes: Commission is only payable if all KPI are achieved.
Normal Working Hours 40 hours aweek
Working Timing may include rotating shift.
Work mayrequire occasional weekend and/or evening work
