A Day In The Life
Retail, Sales & Marketing Industry
Retail, Sales & Marketing
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals.
Salary Breakdown
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Average
$64,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$28,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$68,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$109,000
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
31,990
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Sales Representative
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Account Representative
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Account Representative, or Executive Account Representative
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Top Expected Tasks
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
01
Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
02
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
03
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
04
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
05
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
06
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
07
Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
08
Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
09
Train customers' employees to operate and maintain new equipment.
10
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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