Occupation
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
$104,920 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 41-4011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- 02Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
- 03Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- 04Identify prospective customers, using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show or conference attendance.
- 05Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
- 06Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
- 07Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
- 08Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
- 09Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- 10Verify that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
- 11Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.
- 12Advise customers on product usage to improve production.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Inside Sales RepresentativeMarketing RepresentativeSales Representative
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsProduction and ProcessingComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative
Skills that carry over from service
PersuasionNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management