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Searching online is daunting for the simple fact that there are millions of jobs advertised (obviously there aren't millions of jobs it's just that employers place their vacancies with many agencies/consultancies who all in turn advertise the same job in different ways).

Whether you're just starting out or considering a change, knowing the kind of job you want to do will make your job search a lot easier. By asking yourself these key questions you will be able to narrow your online search and manage your time more efficiently. There is nothing worse than trawling through jobs sites which aren't suited to you. In essence, finding the right sales job is down to planning. By not specifying what you want in a job, you could be missing out on the perfect career.

What do you enjoy doing?

Although this may seem obvious, if you don't consider in advance what you aspects of a job you find enjoyable, and would like to find in your new job, then you could spend hours on online search engines sorting through jobs which aren't right. Think hard before you start your search and decide what criteria you are looking to find in a job. Then when it comes to applying you will be more focused on fulfilling those aspirations. You will be less likely to be lured into time consuming applications which you aren't interested in.

What pay and conditions are you looking for?

You'll need to find jobs that suits your lifestyle and give you the hours you want. Make sure you consider what kind of salary are you looking for. Set out a minimum and an optimistic estimate of hours and pay and limit yourself to this target wherever possible. Often the annual salary is given on a job advert, but to it is also easy to enquire the hours you would be required to work before you formally apply for the job.

Where do you want your job to be located?

When setting out on your job search make sure you have thought hard about how far you would be willing to travel. Research in advance various different routes and modes of transport to all the surrounding towns in your area. By doing this you can quickly rule out jobs which are situated beyond a reasonable commute. Ensure that you then specify the places you would be willing to find a job when you begin your search. There is no use sifting through jobs in Glasgow if you live in London.

Who do you want to work for?

Deciding which type of organisation you want to work for can also help you narrow down your job search. You could approach this by thinking about what you want from an employer and what you don't want. Examples of what might be important to you are:

Working for a large company where you can move roles

Working for a small company where you get experience of all aspects of the business

Working for a well-known and reputable company

Having training opportunities

The right company culture.

What is the exact role that you require?

Consider what industry sector of sales you would prefer to work in, and then consider jobs roles which would be appropriate for you - either a role that you have worked as previously, or a role which is higher than you have worked in before but attainable nonetheless. Knowing your ideal job title; i.e. Sales Engineer, Sales Executive, BDM, and Sales Manager will significantly aid you in targeting the right job once you begin your search. See Why is it necessary to be efficient in your job search to understand how searching for a specific job title will be key the key efficiently finding the job for you.

Planning your sales job search. Knowing what your want from a sales job and using that to search for a position that’s right for you.