Textile Wholesaler Sales Representative
せんいおろししょうえいぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales Representative Occupations
Summary
Textile wholesaler sales representatives wholesale textile products to retailers and processors, handling a series of sales activities from order receipt to delivery.
Description
Textile wholesaler sales representatives are sales staff who wholesale textile products procured from textile manufacturers or importers to retail stores and processors. They build trusting relationships with customers through tasks such as market trend research, product proposals to customers, quote preparation, price negotiation, order management, delivery scheduling, inventory management, and complaint handling. They conduct route sales and new customer development sales based on sales plans, participate in trade shows, arrange samples, and more to expand sales. Additionally, they collaborate with internal production, logistics, and quality control departments to establish an efficient delivery system.
Future Outlook
With the spread of e-commerce and digital catalogs, sales methods are changing. While face-to-face proposal sales remain essential, the importance of online tools and data utilization skills is increasing.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Goal Achievement Oriented / Persistent / Sociable
Work Style
Business Trips / Field Sales / Sales / Straight to/from Work
Career Path
Sales Representative → Sales Chief → Sales Manager → Branch Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Customer Negotiation / Product Knowledge / Proposal Preparation / Quote Preparation / Sales Planning
Recommended Skills
CRM Tool Operation / Communication Skills (English Email) / Market Analysis / Spreadsheets
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations with customers and building trust. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Necessary to take initiative and develop new customers independently. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required due to mental stress from responding to client requests and complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Related Jobs
- Manufacturing Sales Representative
- Retail Sales Representative
- Wholesale Sales Representative