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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Median Salary
99,710
Job Outlook
+60%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$60,010

10%

$99,710

Median

$152,240

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    39%

  • Some college

    30%

  • High school

    14%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    13%

  • Post baccalaureate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    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.