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 6E- Southwest Central | 470 | 41 | $26.30/hr | $1.14/hr | $13.86/hr | $17.73/hr | $24.73/hr | $31.21/hr | $42.07/hr |
| Minnesota | 29,720 | 862 | $35.75/hr | $0.64/hr | $16.69/hr | $22.25/hr | $30.52/hr | $42.57/hr | $59.16/hr |
| U S | 1,414,030 | 7,070 | $31.13/hr | $0.09/hr | $13.24/hr | $18.35/hr | $26.25/hr | $37.74/hr | $54.54/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 | 1,360 | $9.48/hr | N/A |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 60 | $39.43/hr | N/A |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 10 | $31.34/hr | N/A |
| Public Relations Specialists | 10 | $20.75/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.