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• Business travellers 'downgrade on hotels'
  It has been revealed that UK businesses are telling their employees not to use certain types of hotels, which could interest sales professionals who travel as part of their employment.
• Enthusiasm 'more effective than humour'
  Those currently employed in sales jobs might be interested to know a recent survey has found enthusiasm is a more effective approach in the workplace than humour.
• Customer retention crucial for next 5 to 10 years
  Those in sales jobs are being advised to prioritise customer retention over acquisition when developing their business approach.
• 24% do not believe equal pay audits are necessary
  Research shows nearly one in four companies believe equal pay audits are unnecessary for removing the wages gap, a source reveals.
• Training scheme gains 100,000th company
  A government scheme set up to encourage businesses to develop their employees' skills has signed up its 100,000th company.
• Sales recruitment 'first stop' for business women
  Sales recruitment is one of the areas young women looking to enter the job market first look to, an expert says.
• Older people in sales jobs 'bring advantages'
  Tesco has revealed a 154 per cent rise in the number of people over the age of 50 working in its stores due to pro-older people policies.
• AI cuts search costs by up to 50%
  A new system from Actonomy can cut costs by using artificial intelligence to search through databases for recruiters.
• Minimum wage increase will benefit those in sales jobs
  Tomorrow's (Wednesday's) increase in the national minimum wage is set to benefit those in positions such as entry-level sales jobs.
• Retail motor industry footfall 'remains high'
  The number of potential buyers visiting car vendors has remained constant, an expert says.
• Banks could prioritise customer service positions
  Banks responding to problems with the economy will be looking to improve the level of customer service they provide, an expert asserts.
• Unemployed 'should use' sales recruitment services
  Recruitment agencies are essential to succeed in the current "competitive environment" for jobs, an expert claims.
• Sales jobs in motor industry to see 'dramatic increase'
  An expert predicts a 'massive' increase in the number of sales jobs and customer service roles to become available in the retail motor industry.
• Apple releases new iPod versions
  At a recent press conference, Steve Jobs from Apple showed off two new models of its mp3 player, which might interest those with commission to spend.
• Sales jobs 'satisfy' if workers' talents used
  Staff in sales jobs "will be satisfied" with occupations which use their talents properly, a trade union leader suggests.