DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2013

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 10 - Southeast	1,110	82	$27.34/hr	$0.63/hr	$15.96/hr	$19.04/hr	$24.16/hr	$33.10/hr	$43.07/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.

Leading Industries for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Trade, Transportation and Utilities 1,000 $23.74/hr Manufacturing 300 $26.17/hr Construction 60 $21.12/hr Financial Activities 20 $18.54/hr Professional and Business Services 20 $31.03/hr

Other Regional Data For Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 22,550 $32.50/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 1,190 $27.90/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 1,110 $24.16/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 920 $25.26/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 720 $27.04/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 470 $24.73/hr N/A EDR 8 - Southwest 420 $25.85/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 350 $27.29/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 190 $24.61/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley 140 $23.97/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central N/A $25.92/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest N/A $26.16/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters N/A $29.23/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Retail Salespersons	6,470	$9.61/hr	N/A
Public Relations Specialists	190	$28.36/hr	N/A
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	190	$37.03/hr	N/A
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	90	$23.53/hr	N/A
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	80	$9.99/hr	N/A

• 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.