Occupation Profile for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
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 post-secondary education.
Overview
| $64,440.00 | Median Annual Wage | 14,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 2.6 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 20.6 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 411,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 28.0 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 462,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 51.4 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
Related Occupations
- Parts Salespersons
- Retail Salespersons
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Sales Agents, Financial Services
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters
- Real Estate Sales Agents
Related Academic Programs
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)