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.
Southeast Minnesota
| 2,070 | 134 | $33.49/hr | $15.51/hr | $21.13/hr | $28.77/hr | $38.12/hr | $54.21/hr |
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 |
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% |
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 |
- 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.