Welfare Equipment Salesperson
ふくしようぐはんばいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Other Merchandise Sales Clerks
Summary
A profession that proposes, sells, and rents welfare equipment to support the lives of the elderly and disabled, and handles explanations of usage methods and aftercare.
Description
Welfare equipment salespersons are specialists who propose, sell, and rent self-help and caregiving equipment such as wheelchairs, care beds, and walkers according to the physical characteristics and living environments of the elderly, disabled, and others. They collaborate with users, families, and care managers to perform body measurements and on-site surveys to select the optimal products. They support safe and comfortable living through regular maintenance and replacement services even after product assembly, installation, and usage explanations. In sales activities, in addition to store customer service, they also conduct home visits and collaborate with community comprehensive support centers, focusing on needs assessment and aftercare.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to the aging society and growing needs for care prevention. Amid product diversification and ICT utilization, the market value of salespeople with specialized knowledge is high.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Good Listener / Good at Proposing / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Customer Service / Direct to/from Worksite Possible / Field Sales / Flexitime System (Company Dependent) / Weekends and Holidays Work
Career Path
Welfare Equipment Salesperson (Junior) → Senior Welfare Equipment Salesperson → Sales Leader → Store Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Assembly and Adjustment / Listening Skills / Measurement Techniques / Presentation Skills / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Home Modification / IT Literacy (Rental Management Software) / Long-term Care Insurance System Knowledge / Marketing Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure user safety. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination and proposals with users and medical/care related personnel. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for tasks such as transporting and installing equipment. |
| Problem Solving | Because equipment selection tailored to each user's physical condition is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Service Assistance Worker
- Welfare Equipment Specialist Consultant
- Welfare Housing Environment Coordinator
Aliases
- Care Supplies Salesperson
- Living Support Equipment Salesperson
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Care Worker
- Welfare Equipment Specialist Consultant