Printing Sales Representative
いんさつえいぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Printing Sales Representatives
Summary
Printing sales representatives handle sales roles from planning and proposing printed materials according to customer needs, creating estimates, receiving orders, to delivery. They utilize knowledge of printing processes and binding to provide optimal printing solutions.
Description
Printing sales representatives listen to customer needs for paper media and various printed materials, propose optimal printing methods and finished image concepts, and handle a series of tasks from creating estimates, receiving orders, process management, to delivery. The core involves negotiations with customers, cost management, and delivery adjustments, utilizing knowledge of printing processes, DTP, and binding to prevent troubles in advance and provide high-quality products. Additionally, they are required to have proposal skills for high value-added items such as promotional materials and package designs.
Future Outlook
Although traditional printed material demand is declining due to digitalization, stable demand is expected for high value-added printing, packaging, environmentally friendly printing, and short-delivery digital printing. The value of personnel with both sales skills and specialized knowledge will remain high in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Customer-Oriented / Excellent Communication Skills / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Sales Assistant → Sales Representative → Printing Sales → Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Customer Negotiation / Estimate Creation / Presentation / Printing Process Knowledge
Recommended Skills
DTP Software Operation / English Document Reading / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in printing specifications affect the final finish. |
| Communication Skills | Because negotiations with customers and gathering their requirements are the main tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is high pressure from sales quotas and handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Coordinator Certification Level 2
- DTP Expert
- Printing Technician
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