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| Software sales representatives sell programs for computers that handle a wide array of functions. Some software helps manage bookkeeping, some helps handle billing, some keeps track of client information. Software sales jobs reps must know how the programs operate and often demonstrate the software to potential customers. Education - Requirements to become a software sales careers representative vary by company. All need at least a high school diploma, and many companies favor candidates who have a bachelor's degree. Aspiring software sales reps tend to focus on courses that provide the best training, such as marketing, mathematics, business and communications. Certification - Though rarely a requirement, certification is often considered another strong method of training and can lead to advancement for software sales representatives. Certification programs are often available through software companies or sales organizations. They vary in cost and scope, but most take from a few days to several months to complete. All include some form of testing. On the Job - Perhaps the most valuable training a software sales representative can receive takes place on the job, under the direction of a training manager or direct supervisor. This enables the sales rep to learn the ins and outs of the software specific to his company, as well as sales goals. |
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