Pierre works in the new business development department of a large plumbing and heating equipment wholesaler. His primary responsibilities are to find new customers and to promote new products that the company introduces to the market. Which type of personal selling job does Pierre have?
A) order-taker
B) missionary salesperson
C) new business: pioneer
D) technical support salesperson

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Pierre's role as a new business development representative indicates that he is likely a pioneer salesperson, responsible for finding and cultivating new business opportunities and promoting new products in the market. Order-takers primarily focus on processing orders, while missionary and technical support salespeople specialize in relationship-building and technical expertise, respectively.

Pierre Works in the New Business Development Department of a Large