Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2020

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	2,070	134	$33.49/hr	$15.51/hr	$21.13/hr	$28.77/hr	$38.12/hr	$54.21/hr

Leading Industries for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	50	$31.00/hr
Construction	310	$35.70/hr
Manufacturing	7,680	$32.55/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	23,060	$33.00/hr
Information	280	$30.19/hr
Financial Activities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	1,910	$31.50/hr
Education and Health Services	N/A	N/A
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	N/A	$39.62/hr
Public Administration	N/A	N/A

Other Regional Data for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2016-2026
Northeast Balance of State	160	$30.67/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	320	$28.51/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	660	$28.62/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	690	$26.81/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	840	$28.02/hr	-4.4%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	850	$27.51/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	860	$26.87/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	1,180	$29.34/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	1,330	$28.57/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	1,730	$29.85/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	1,780	$27.11/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	1,850	$27.08/hr	9.9%
Southwest Minnesota	1,930	$28.80/hr	4.9%
Southeast Minnesota	2,070	$28.77/hr	7.0%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	2,120	$32.07/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	3,290	$30.44/hr	12.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	23,080	$35.20/hr	3.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	24,980	$34.81/hr	N/A
Minnesota	33,470	$32.83/hr	5.8%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2016-2026
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	5,830	$35.24/hr	4.4%
Insurance Sales Agents	8,090	$29.13/hr	9.0%
Advertising Sales Agents	2,500	$22.82/hr	-4.5%
Insurance Underwriters	1,750	$35.09/hr	-8.4%
Order Clerks	2,550	$16.88/hr	-4.4%
Retail Salespersons	84,960	$12.72/hr	-1.0%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	9,240	$41.58/hr	4.0%
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers	N/A	N/A	N/A

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

Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
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.
Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.