Sales

2009

Toronto Star

Job Description

prospected and generated leads in designated neighborhoods to promote newspaper subscriptions.
Delivered compelling sales pitches to homeowners, highlighting the benefits of subscribing to our newspaper.
Maintained accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and subscription details for reporting purposes.
Strictly adhered to company policies, including ethical sales practices and data protection regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abillities

Sales and prospecting
Persuasive communication
Customer service
Record keeping
Adherence to policies
Self-motivation

Goals, Success Factors

Sell at least one new subscription a day

Reflection

Reflecting on this experience, I recognize that it was a challenging endeavor. The demanding nature of going door to door to sell newspaper subscriptions was physically and mentally exhausting. However, it served as a rigorous testing ground for my sales acumen and pushed me to develop into a more extroverted and resilient professional.