Jim Meadowmont works for Sony. He doesn't take orders from customers, but he is extremely knowledgeable about the entire Sony product line and about how its specifications compare to the competition's products. He helps a regular Sony salesperson by providing details about how Sony's products work, and knows the customer applications for which the products are best suited. Jim is a:

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Jim is a technical specialist because he has a deep knowledge of Sony's products and provides technical information to support the salesperson. He is not directly involved in obtaining orders from customers, which is the primary role of order getters. Missionary salespeople promote the brand and educate potential customers, but again, Jim is focused more on product knowledge than on brand promotion. Order takers directly receive and process customer orders, while sales managers oversee and manage a team of salespeople.

Jim Meadowmont Works for Sony