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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 7W- Central | 2,470 | 147 | $33.25/hr | $0.81/hr | $21.05/hr | $25.32/hr | $30.29/hr | $37.73/hr | $48.39/hr |
| Minnesota | 33,470 | 1,038 | $37.93/hr | $0.57/hr | $17.94/hr | $24.79/hr | $32.83/hr | $45.60/hr | $64.32/hr |
| U S | 1,344,530 | 6,723 | $34.88/hr | $0.10/hr | $14.98/hr | $20.64/hr | $29.39/hr | $42.06/hr | $61.46/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,080 | $12.48/hr | N/A |
| Public Relations Specialists | 270 | $21.85/hr | N/A |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 130 | $28.27/hr | N/A |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 50 | $16.08/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Contacts regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
- Meets with customers to demonstrate and explain features of products.
- Reviews sales records and current market information to determine value or sales potential of product.
- Prepares lists of prospective customers.
- Prepares drawings, estimates, and bids to meet specific needs of customer.
- Writes reports on sales and products.
- Assembles and stocks product displays in retail stores.
- Forwards orders to manufacturer.
- Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
- Assists and advises retail dealers in use of sales promotion techniques.
- Instructs customers in use of products.
- Completes sales contracts or forms to record sales information.
- Oversees delivery or installation of products or equipment.
- Obtains credit information on prospective customers.
- Estimates delivery dates and arranges delivery schedules.
- Answers questions about products, prices, durability and credit terms.
- Recommends products to customers, based on customer's specific needs and interests.
