Communication skills, including the ability to persuade and negotiate.Being adept and effective at networking and building relationships with customers, whether they are from major businesses or the general public.The ability to listen carefully to the customer and to use perceptive analysis to adapt sales techniques to customer needs.Determination.A strong competitive and commercial motivation and desire to reach and exceed targets.The ability to develop specialist knowledge of products or services on offer.Team management and the ability to motivate others.