Rounder (Home Appliances)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Machinery and Equipment Sales Representatives
Summary
A sales position affiliated with home appliance manufacturers or wholesalers, regularly visiting retail stores to promote home appliance sales, create store displays, manage inventory, and provide customer follow-up.
Description
Rounders (Home Appliances) are employed by home appliance manufacturers or wholesalers, regularly visiting home appliance retailers and handling stores in their assigned area to perform product display and restocking, grasp sales conditions, propose store layouts, install promotional materials, provide product explanations and training to store staff, manage inventory, and support the implementation of promotional campaigns. They plan visiting routes, collect and analyze sales data to connect to proposals for the next visit. Building trust with customers and collaborating with internal planning and logistics departments are also required. Travel by car is frequent, and communication skills are important as they directly interact with customers.
Future Outlook
Although sales styles will change due to the shift to e-commerce and the普及 of IoT home appliances, the importance of in-person proposal skills and specialized knowledge remains unchanged, and the demand for rounders who deeply understand their areas is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Action-Oriented / Approachable / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Route Sales Representative → Area Manager → Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Negotiation / Inventory Management / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Store Shelving
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Presentation Skills / Product Knowledge / Sales Promotion Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with trading partner store staff and customers is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because store visits and transporting goods involve a lot of movement, requiring physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan visiting routes and promotional plans and perform tasks efficiently. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Home Appliance Route Sales Representative
Related Jobs
- Field Sales
- Home Appliance Salesperson
- Route Sales
- Sales Administration