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Overview for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

SOC Code: 41-4012
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  • Career Cluster

    Marketing

  • Career Pathway

    • Professional Sales

Occupation Description

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$65,010 - Annual Median Wage$50K$75K$100K
  • 10th Percentile $40000
  • 25th Percentile $49960
  • Median $65010
  • 75th Percentile $89510
  • 90th Percentile $121820

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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100%
Average Wage
$75,180/year
$36.15/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
500+
Occupation
Retail Salespersons
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65%
Average Wage
$35,710/year
$17.17/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Less than high school
Current Openings
500+
Occupation
Advertising Sales Agents
Bargraph indicating percent
65%
Average Wage
$67,420/year
$32.41/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
62
Occupation
Insurance Sales Agents
Bargraph indicating percent
64%
Average Wage
$80,350/year
$38.63/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
168
Occupation
Travel Agents
Bargraph indicating percent
62%
Average Wage
$45,050/year
$21.66/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
13

Current Openings by County

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Adams county has 0 open job(s) Ashland county has 1 open job(s) Barron county has 0 open job(s) Bayfield county has 0 open job(s) Brown county has 61 open job(s) Buffalo county has 1 open job(s) Burnett county has 0 open job(s) Calumet county has 2 open job(s) Chippewa county has 0 open job(s) Clark county has 0 open job(s) Columbia county has 11 open job(s) Crawford county has 2 open job(s) Dane county has 137 open job(s) Dodge county has 7 open job(s) Door county has 3 open job(s) Douglas county has 2 open job(s) Dunn county has 1 open job(s) Eau Claire county has 12 open job(s) Florence county has 0 open job(s) Fond du Lac county has 7 open job(s) Forest county has 1 open job(s) Grant county has 6 open job(s) Green county has 8 open job(s) Green Lake county has 0 open job(s) Iowa county has 1 open job(s) Iron county has 2 open job(s) Jackson county has 0 open job(s) Jefferson county has 10 open job(s) Juneau county has 0 open job(s) Kenosha county has 14 open job(s) Kewaunee county has 0 open job(s) La Crosse county has 7 open job(s) Lafayette county has 0 open job(s) Langlade county has 2 open job(s) Lincoln county has 1 open job(s) Manitowoc county has 7 open job(s) Marathon county has 16 open job(s) Marinette county has 1 open job(s) Marquette county has 0 open job(s) Menominee county has 0 open job(s) Milwaukee county has 191 open job(s) Monroe county has 2 open job(s) Oconto county has 0 open job(s) Oneida county has 0 open job(s) Outagamie county has 50 open job(s) Ozaukee county has 4 open job(s) Pepin county has 1 open job(s) Pierce county has 0 open job(s) Polk county has 0 open job(s) Portage county has 2 open job(s) Price county has 0 open job(s) Racine county has 24 open job(s) Richland county has 1 open job(s) Rock county has 12 open job(s) Rusk county has 0 open job(s) Sauk county has 7 open job(s) Sawyer county has 0 open job(s) Shawano county has 3 open job(s) Sheboygan county has 7 open job(s) St. Croix county has 9 open job(s) Taylor county has 1 open job(s) Trempealeau county has 0 open job(s) Vernon county has 1 open job(s) Vilas county has 0 open job(s) Washburn county has 0 open job(s) Walworth county has 3 open job(s) Washington county has 11 open job(s) Waukesha county has 86 open job(s) Waupaca county has 0 open job(s) Waushara county has 2 open job(s) Winnebago county has 17 open job(s) Wood county has 4 open job(s)

Number of Jobs

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Average Annual
  • Job Growth .79%
  • Job Openings 3664

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Typical Tasks

  • Negotiate with retail merchants to improve product exposure, such as shelf positioning and advertising.
  • Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.
  • Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
  • Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
  • Negotiate details of contracts and payments.
  • Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
  • Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.