Consignment Sales Agent
いたくはんばいだいりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
A profession that receives consignments from manufacturers or wholesalers and sells products on their behalf.
Description
Consignment sales agents enter into contracts with manufacturers or wholesalers to sell specified products at retail stores, event venues, online, etc. They handle product proposals and explanations to customers, follow-up after sales, inventory management, and reporting of sales performance, earning commissions based on sales. They also develop sales strategies, conduct promotional activities, and negotiate with business partners, with achievement of sales targets being required.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of e-commerce and online marketplaces, demand for sales agents who can handle digital channels will increase. On the other hand, as direct sales opportunities decrease, acquiring digital skills and marketing knowledge will become important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Consignment Sales Agent → Sales Representative → Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Inventory Management / Marketing Knowledge / Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Customer Management System (CRM) Operation / IT Literacy (Basic) / Presentation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Since handled products and sales locations vary widely, the ability to respond flexibly is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | High interpersonal communication skills are required for negotiations and coordination with customers and business partners. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity to independently plan and execute sales activities is required. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan and organize tasks, such as developing sales plans and display methods, is required. |
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