SOC 2020 · 7113
Telephone salespersons
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £24,589 |
| 50th | £30,495 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £24,589 | £30,495 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £31,254 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £31,685 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £26,216 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £25,429 | — | — |
| West Midlands 2025 | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Telephone salespersons obtain, receive, process and record telephone orders for goods and services.
Typical tasks
learns about the product(s)/service(s) to be sold
telephones potential customers, explains purpose of call, discusses their requirements and advises on the goods/services being offered
quotes prices, credit terms and delivery conditions and records details of orders agreed
receives orders for goods/services by telephone and records relevant details
arranges despatch of goods and services, information and/or brochures to customers
maintains record of sales statistics, customers contacted and changes to customer details
Entry routes and qualifications
Academic qualifications may be required. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses in practical skills. NVQs/SVQs in Sales at levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.