Direct Sales Agent Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Direct Sales Agent includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly, and yearly sales quotas.
  • Canvassing assigned territories to present company products to potential customers.
  • Assisting management in identifying viable marketing and pricing strategies.
  • Attending trade shows and other industry-related events.
  • Preparing sales proposals for potential buyers.
  • Completing regular sales reports specifying the number of sales made.
  • Demonstrating product features to customers.
  • Contacting leads and setting up appointments to present company products.
  • Completing order forms and submitting them for processing.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Direct Sales Agent duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Direct Sales Agent roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.