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All Assessment Criteria must be met. The method of assessment is determined by individual awarding organisations, in compliance with the CfA Sales Assessment Strategy.
Understand how to process and follow up sales orders
Explain the importance of sales order processing
Describe organisational processes for ordering products and/or services
Describe different sources of information used to check customer credit
Describe the different payment methods accepted by sales orientated organisations
Explain the role of the despatch function
Describe service standards relating to sales order completion
Explain the importance of storing information securely
Be able to process sales orders
Identify customer sales order requirements
Check that the credit status of the customer meets organisational standards
Confirm the availability of products and/or services to the customer
Ensure that information given to the customer about delivery, timing and price is accurate
Ensure that the sale is authorised following the organisation’s procedures
Finalise the transaction in accordance with organisational procedures
Ensure that the customer is aware of the terms and conditions of sale
Ensure that the customer’s requirements are communicated to those responsible for fulfilling sales orders
Identify who to go to when in need of support with sales order processing problems
Be able to follow up sales order processing
Keep the customer informed of the sales order progress and any problems with the sale order
Advise the customer of current discounts and special offers
Check all information is stored securely