Job Description Visit existing retail customers, obtaining new retailers and e-tailers, set up in-store displays, and basically chat, chat, chat!
Hours (per week) 40 hrs +
What was your first job? I worked for Freedom Furniture as a Sales Person :) (They were a good company to work for!)
What inspired you to choose this particular career? I worked in an office and I got sick of that office type environment as it was very restricting and could sometimes be bitchy!
What qualifications are needed to work in this field? No real qualification is needed but it is ideal to have sales experience, like driving, have a bubbly personality, have enthusiasm and love to chat!
What are the best aspects about your job? Owning a company car, mobile phone and a laptop! Trellian is a young company, which means there is room to move. I work and meet cool people, have heaps of contacts, travelling is great and I love merchandising which is something I get to do. I also get involved in trade shows.
What are the worst aspects? Definitely finding car parks and dealing with on-the-dot parking inspectors :(
How many years' experience do you have in this field? I only recently landed this job!
Are there many employment opportunities? Yes there are but you may need heaps of experience.
Other related careers Working as an Office Clerk/Sales Desk