Occupational Employment Statistics
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
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Northwest Minnesota
| 1,830 | 67 | $38.02/hr | $20.60/hr | $24.61/hr | $33.19/hr | $46.52/hr | $62.44/hr |
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Southeast Minnesota
| 1,670 | 68 | $39.58/hr | $22.16/hr | $26.80/hr | $35.78/hr | $47.57/hr | $64.41/hr |
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Southwest Minnesota
| 1,710 | 65 | $38.73/hr | $22.05/hr | $26.13/hr | $35.76/hr | $46.56/hr | $62.44/hr |
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Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 19,720 | 252 | $43.30/hr | $23.55/hr | $29.75/hr | $38.24/hr | $49.76/hr | $67.65/hr |
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Central Minnesota
| 2,920 | 92 | $38.55/hr | $21.05/hr | $25.23/hr | $34.61/hr | $46.13/hr | $63.05/hr |
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Northeast Minnesota
| 820 | 44 | $37.43/hr | $20.95/hr | $24.31/hr | $31.48/hr | $45.87/hr | $61.01/hr |
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Minnesota
| 31,230 | 1,093 | $41.60/hr | $22.64/hr | $28.86/hr | $37.24/hr | $48.82/hr | $66.39/hr |
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U S
| 1,238,190 | 7,429 | $40.04/hr | $18.96/hr | $24.49/hr | $34.97/hr | $48.34/hr | $66.73/hr |
| Natural Resources and Mining | 50 | $30.76/hr |
| Construction | 650 | $34.01/hr |
| Manufacturing | 7,590 | $38.56/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 19,570 | $36.26/hr |
| Information | 910 | $36.90/hr |
| Financial Activities | 40 | $43.89/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,180 | $39.48/hr |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 50 | $23.17/hr |
| Other Services | 170 | $33.58/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
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Northeast Balance of State
| 190 | $34.31/hr | N/A |
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Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
| 400 | $32.24/hr | N/A |
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Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA
| 530 | $33.52/hr | N/A |
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Rochester MN MSA
| 680 | $35.04/hr | N/A |
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Northeast Minnesota
| 820 | $31.48/hr | 3.0% |
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Duluth MN-WI MSA
| 860 | $30.89/hr | N/A |
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La Crosse WI-MN MSA
| 880 | $30.13/hr | N/A |
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Southwest Balance of State
| 1,200 | $35.47/hr | N/A |
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St Cloud MN MSA
| 1,240 | $31.39/hr | N/A |
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Southeast Balance of State
| 1,290 | $36.63/hr | N/A |
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Northwest Balance of State
| 1,520 | $33.48/hr | N/A |
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Southeast Minnesota
| 1,670 | $35.78/hr | 4.5% |
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Southwest Minnesota
| 1,710 | $35.76/hr | 2.6% |
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Fargo ND-MN MSA
| 1,740 | $34.00/hr | N/A |
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Northwest Minnesota
| 1,830 | $33.19/hr | 6.4% |
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Central Minnesota
| 2,920 | $34.61/hr | 7.1% |
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Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 19,720 | $38.24/hr | 4.9% |
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Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA
| 21,560 | $38.07/hr | N/A |
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Minnesota
| 31,230 | $37.24/hr | -1.7% |
- Buy products from manufacturers or brokerage firms and distribute them to wholesale and retail clients.
- Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Arrange and direct delivery and installation of products and equipment.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
- Negotiate details of contracts and payments.
- Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.