Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities

Keep accurate records of transactions.

Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.

Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.

Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.

Develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.

Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.

Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.

Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.

Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.

Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.

Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.

Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.

Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.

Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.

Calculate costs for billings or commissions.

Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.

Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.

Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases.