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Is Being a Sales Agent a Good Biz?

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Felix Nyasende serves as a sales representative for Unilever Kenya, securing this position through an opportunity shared here in MESH.

Upon applying, he successfully qualified to represent Unilever. His responsibilities encompass promoting Unilever products, identifying potential customers, engaging with them effectively, and ultimately driving revenue and sales growth for the company.

Upon applying, he successfully qualified to represent Unilever. His responsibilities encompass promoting Unilever products, identifying potential customers, engaging with them effectively, and ultimately driving revenue and sales growth for the company.

What is so great about being a sales agent?

Hii gig ime-allow Felix ku-enhance his skills na ku-gain valuable exposure ile time ana interact na customers kwa field. Reason ingine, nikuwa ni part-time gig, juu yeye uichapa only 3 days in a week.

What kind of skills are needed to become a sales agent?

Felix anatuchanua to be a good salesperson, unafaa kuwa na good communication skills na pia ukuwe umeiva ku-offer customer care services.

How much capital is needed to become a sales agent?

Hii job hai-require any capital ku-start, as Felix ana-explain. All that’s needed ni ku-apply kwa companies na kama ume-qualify, wata get back to you.

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How much money can you make as a sales agent?

Felix anatushow yeye ulipwa weekly, aki-earn 1,500 initially, but ile time ame-hit his targets, ana-receive a commission yenye ina-increase his earning to 2,500. Hii income ina-represent a 100% profit.

What are the challenges of being a sales agent?

One challenge yenye Felix u-face kwa hii job ni rejection kutoka kwa customers. Additionally, kuna competition from substitute products.

What should people know before they venture into sales agency?

Felix ana encourage ma-youths not to overlook opportunities but wa-pursue them relentlessly hadi wa achieve their goals.

Kwa wale wanadai ku-venture kwa hii gig, Felix amepaint a good picture on what to expect, zile areas one need kuwa amaiva na pia zile challenges zenye u-come na hii gig. Make sure unacheck opportunities tab hapa mesh, juu you never know, your dream gig might be among zenye zinakuwa posted.

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