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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
Train customers' employees to operate and maintain new equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders. | - | - | - |
| Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests. | - | - | - |
| Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms. | - | - | - |
| Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates. | - | - | - |
| Train customers' employees to operate and maintain new equipment. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$66,780
per year
Mean Wage
$81,470
per year
Employment
1.3M
workers
Wage Range
$37,860 - $134,470
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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