Inside Sales Rep

Inside Sales Rep is represented by 23 task examples that show what you will do on real assignments. The list focuses on practical skills, common signals and how to record results. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

23evidenced tasks
23ready prompts
6tools of the trade
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What it pays

Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.

In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

Convincing2

Negotiate sales terms and prices

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Agree final list price, volume discounts and delivery windows with purchasing lead Jenna for the Midwest…
Agree final list price, volume discounts and delivery windows with purchasing lead Jenna for the Midwest region, send the agreed commercial summary to procurement and get her written approval by Friday so we can issue the PO on Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelHubSpotjob descriptionsO*NET

Explain product features and benefits

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Walk Marcus through the product bundle savings and propose a revised monthly target that raises his…
Walk Marcus through the product bundle savings and propose a revised monthly target that raises his commission by 10% if he hits 120% of quota, capture his agreement and log the updated target before the quarter close.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
Sending & sharing1
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Meet or exceed sales targets

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Deliver a technical demo of the sensor suite to Dr. Patel, map each feature to her lab’s workflow, answer…
Deliver a technical demo of the sensor suite to Dr. Patel, map each feature to her lab’s workflow, answer calibration and data-export questions, and agree next steps for a pilot installation within three weeks.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
Keeping the record2

Present technical or scientific products to clients

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Set a weekly activity plan showing calls and demos required to lift pipeline by 25%, prioritise high-margin…
Set a weekly activity plan showing calls and demos required to lift pipeline by 25%, prioritise high-margin prospects, and report progress against the target every Friday so we adjust outreach in real time.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET

Maintain records of sales activities

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Log today's calls, emails, demos and outcomes for Acme Electronics prospects, link each activity to the…
Log today's calls, emails, demos and outcomes for Acme Electronics prospects, link each activity to the correct contact record, flag open follow-ups due by next Wednesday, and reconcile notes with last week's pipeline update before saving.
The tools that do the workHubSpotjob descriptionsO*NET
Analysing1

Gather market and competitor information

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Compile competitor pricing, feature differences and recent promotions from three key rivals selling…
Compile competitor pricing, feature differences and recent promotions from three key rivals selling industrial sensors, summarise demand signals from our top 50 buyers, and produce a one-page briefing for the regional account team by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Analyticsjob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work17

Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts, warranties, or other information pertaining to purchased products.

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Tell each customer their estimated delivery window for order 4832, outline the included service contract and…
Tell each customer their estimated delivery window for order 4832, outline the included service contract and two-year warranty, name the assigned supplier contact Maria Ortiz, and ask if they want expedited shipping by Friday so the production schedule holds.
The tools that do the workHubSpotO*NET

Advise customers on product usage to improve production.

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Review ACME's production specs, recommend the model and operating settings that will raise throughput by 12…
Review ACME's production specs, recommend the model and operating settings that will raise throughput by 12 percent, send a usage checklist and three practical tips for routine maintenance, and offer a short training call next week to implement changes.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET

Demonstrate the operation or use of technical or scientific products.

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Run a live demo for Valley Labs showing the instrument power-up, calibration routine, and data export so…
Run a live demo for Valley Labs showing the instrument power-up, calibration routine, and data export so their lab techs can repeat it; record the session, share the recording and the one-page quickstart guide, and schedule a Q&A for Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.

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Prepare a box of product samples, two marketing brochures, and a one-page application note for distributor…
Prepare a box of product samples, two marketing brochures, and a one-page application note for distributor NorthPoint, log the shipment with tracking, notify their purchasing lead Clare Hughes, and arrange replenishment every month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET

Arrange for installation and testing of products or machinery.

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Schedule installation and acceptance testing for customer BioFarm on June 3, confirm onsite technician Luis…
Schedule installation and acceptance testing for customer BioFarm on June 3, confirm onsite technician Luis and parts availability, send the installation checklist and safety procedures to their facilities manager Tom Lee, and block a two-hour acceptance window afterward.
The tools that do the workGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers

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Call the purchasing manager at Northside Distributors, confirm best-selling lines and current reorder…
Call the purchasing manager at Northside Distributors, confirm best-selling lines and current reorder cadence, propose a three-month trial at our standard margin with a step-down price at 500 units, and schedule a review next Friday.
The tools that do the workHubSpotESCOjob descriptions

Visit establishments, such as pharmacies, to determine product sales.

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Drive to Lakeside Pharmacy this morning, examine shelf facings and inventory levels for our vitamin lines,…
Drive to Lakeside Pharmacy this morning, examine shelf facings and inventory levels for our vitamin lines, ask the pharmacist which SKUs clear fastest and which promotions worked, then send a restock suggestion and promo sample request before 5pm.
The tools that do the workGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.

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Prepare a written quote for Central Clinic listing per-unit price, 30-day credit terms, freight…
Prepare a written quote for Central Clinic listing per-unit price, 30-day credit terms, freight responsibility, and a 90-day volume discount schedule, then email it to Maria Lopez in procurement and cc the clinic director by end of day Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.

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Run a cost estimate for Modified Model A installation at Riverside Plant, include labor, materials, downtime,…
Run a cost estimate for Modified Model A installation at Riverside Plant, include labor, materials, downtime, and projected energy savings over five years, then deliver a one-page savings summary and detailed worksheet to operations and the plant manager before Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET

Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.

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Consolidate last week’s receipts, mileage, and client entertainment into a completed expense report, attach…
Consolidate last week’s receipts, mileage, and client entertainment into a completed expense report, attach scanned receipts, get my manager Dana to approve it, and submit to finance by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksO*NET

Verify that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.

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Check carrier ETA for the stainless fittings order for Project Beacon, confirm it meets the June 28 site…
Check carrier ETA for the stainless fittings order for Project Beacon, confirm it meets the June 28 site milestone, and if not get expedited shipping or a production workaround approved with procurement today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Verify accuracy of materials lists.

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Check the materials lists for the Johnson order against the supplier confirmations and the product spec…
Check the materials lists for the Johnson order against the supplier confirmations and the product spec sheet, correct any part numbers or quantities, flag discrepancies to procurement and copy Sarah by Wednesday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceO*NET

Verify customer credit ratings.

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Pull the latest credit reports for Acme Manufacturing, compare their payment history to our terms, note any…
Pull the latest credit reports for Acme Manufacturing, compare their payment history to our terms, note any red flags, then recommend approval or hold and send the summary to Mark in credit by end of day Tuesday.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksO*NET
START

Follow up with clients after sales

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Call each client from last month’s close list, confirm product satisfaction and delivery status, log any…
Call each client from last month’s close list, confirm product satisfaction and delivery status, log any issues with order numbers and promised fixes, and schedule a 30-day check-in where needed before Friday.
The tools that do the workHubSpotGoogle Workspacejob descriptions

Attend industry trade shows and events

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Compile the list of priority trade shows for Q3, confirm booth availability and speaking slots, estimate…
Compile the list of priority trade shows for Q3, confirm booth availability and speaking slots, estimate travel and collateral costs, and send the recommended events and budget to Rebecca by next Monday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Workspacejob descriptions

Match their needs

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Review the customer's stated requirements from the discovery call, match them to our product lines and three…
Review the customer's stated requirements from the discovery call, match them to our product lines and three best-fit SKUs with pricing and delivery timelines, then email the matches to Luis and propose a demo this week.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelHubSpotESCO

Conclude trades involving large quantities of goods

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Negotiate final terms for the bulk rice shipment: confirm unit price for 50,000kg, agree delivery windows,…
Negotiate final terms for the bulk rice shipment: confirm unit price for 50,000kg, agree delivery windows, secure the supplier certificate of analysis, and prepare the contract summary for procurement sign-off by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeIntuit QuickBooksESCO

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