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.
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
36 tasks analyzed
Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
Sell service contracts for technical or scientific products.
Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements. | - | - | - |
| Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders. | - | - | - |
| Sell service contracts for technical or scientific products. | - | - | - |
| Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales. | - | - | - |
| Maintain customer records, using automated systems. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$100,070
per year
Mean Wage
$114,520
per year
Employment
294K
workers
Wage Range
$48,840 - $194,890
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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