3552 — Business sales executives

What this occupation covers

Business sales executives provide advice to existing and potential customers, and receive orders for specialist machinery, equipment, materials and other products or services that require technical knowledge.

Typical duties

discusses customer requirements and advises them on the capabilities and limitations of the goods or services being sold

quotes prices, credit details, delivery dates and payment arrangements and arranges for delivery and installation of goods if appropriate

makes follow up visits to ensure customer satisfaction and to obtain further orders

stays abreast of advances in product/field and suggests possible improvements to product or service

maintains records and accounts of sales made and handles customer complaints

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants usually possess academic qualifications and/or relevant experience in a particular profession or speciality. Training is usually on-the-job. Professional and vocational qualifications at levels 2 and 3 are available.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Business sales executives. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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