Rounder (Mobile Phone Sales)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A sales position that regularly visits mobile phone retail stores to provide support to store staff, arrange product displays, implement promotional campaigns, manage sales and inventory, etc.
Description
A Rounder (Mobile Phone Sales) belongs to a mobile phone carrier or sales agency and regularly visits retail stores such as directly operated stores and electronics retailers. Responsibilities include explaining the features of the latest models, training store staff, planning and implementing promotional campaigns, setting up in-store displays, inventory management, and collecting and analyzing sales and customer data. Additionally, they provide feedback to headquarters on competitor information and store feedback, and propose effective sales measures and improvements. Travel is mainly by car, and direct to/from work is common.
Future Outlook
Although the proportion of face-to-face sales is decreasing due to the maturity of the smartphone market and the expansion of online sales, the importance of store experiences remains high. In the future, data-driven store support, O2O (online-to-offline) collaboration, and skills in utilizing digital tools will be increasingly required, and the role of rounders is expected to evolve into marketing partners connecting stores and headquarters.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Business Trips / Direct to/from Work / Flexitime / Vehicle Driving / Work from Home
Career Path
Mobile Sales Staff → Rounder → Area Manager → Sales Manager → Marketing Planner
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Inventory Management / Presentation Skills / Sales Analysis / Store Display
Recommended Skills
Basic Marketing Knowledge / CRM/SFA Tool Operation / Mobile Product Knowledge / Negotiation Skills / Promotion Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because different needs and troubleshooting occur for each store. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth coordination and proposals with store staff and headquarters personnel are essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Efficient route setting and visit schedule management are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Area Sales
- Field Sales
- Store Visiting Sales
Related Jobs
- Area Manager
- Corporate Sales
- Mobile Phone Salesperson
- Shop Staff