Environment
Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives work under pressure because their income and job security depend on the amount of merchandise they sell. Some sales representatives travel frequently.
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
About this Career Path
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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Job Titles
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
JOB TITLE
Sales Representative
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Account Representative
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Senior Account Representative, or Executive Account Representative
Skill Level
Advanced
Top Expected Tasks
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
01
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
02
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
03
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
04
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
05
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
06
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
07
Negotiate with retail merchants to improve product exposure, such as shelf positioning and advertising.
08
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.
09
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
10
Negotiate details of contracts and payments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
K
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
K
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
K
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
K
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Speaking
S
SKILL
Negotiation
S
SKILL
Persuasion
S
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
A
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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