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

Median Salary
66,780
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 142,100 openings for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,020

10%

$66,780

Median

$79,190

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    47%

  • Bachelor's degree

    33%

  • Some college

    14%

  • Associate's degree

    3%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
  • Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
  • Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
  • Special Products Marketing Operations

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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