How do I become a sales consultant
Get qualified to work as a sales consultant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Sales Consultant generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. Sales Consultants often receive bonuses and incentives based on how much they sell.
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There are approximately 474,000 Sales Consultants employed in Australia right now, and this job has been in a gradual decline over the past 5 years. Sales Consultants are employed by wholesalers and retailers in a wide range of industries.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Get started as a Sales Consultant with the Certificate IV in Business Sales or the Certificate IV in Customer Engagement. If you are working for a retail group you might consider the Certificate III or IV in Retail. These courses take 6-12 months to complete.
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Further reading
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Sales Consultant careers
Sales Consultants sell products and services from retail stores, wholesale outlets, and call centres. They promote the company’s service offerings to prospects, and ensure customers have a great sales experience.
As a Sales Consultant you might be demonstrating how a product works, helping a customer decide on the best model for their needs, accepting payment for an item, processing a product return, or assisting with stock rotation and management.
