SALES ASSOCIATES - Your favourite kitchen and tableware shop, Tavola, is looking to expand our team throughout the GCC. We are looking for team members who are passionate about all things food, how to cook it, how to present it and how to eat it. Those with a hospitality and / or retail background, already based in the GCC states and who want to join our gourmet group, The crucial members of our team are the sales staff. To work at Tavola we ask that you have a genuine love of true customer service as well as an avid interest in learning about cooking and dining.
Sales Skills for the Workplace
There are some retail sales skills that aren’t usually listed on a resume, but are still important for sales employees. Ensure you have these five skills to achieve success in sales.
Diplomacy
Unfortunately, sales associates have a bad reputation due to marketing tactics like spam emails and robocalls. As a result, you sometimes have to deal with customers who are angry before you’ve even said anything.
An elderly lady watches as her husband pays for the groceries
An outgoing personality helps keep clients happy.
You need diplomatic skills to respond appropriately to customers who want to take out their own troubles on you. Sometimes, you can make a sale despite their initial unwillingness to engage with you by being diplomatic.