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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.


Significant Points

  • Employment opportunities will be best for those with a college degree, the appropriate knowledge or technical expertise, and the personal traits necessary for successful selling.
  • Job prospects for wholesale sales representatives will be better than those for manufacturing sales representatives, particularly in small firms.
  • Earnings of sales representatives usually are based on a combination of salary and commissions.


National Outlook

2004 Total Employment1,453,000
2014 Expected Employment1,640,000
Change (Percent)187,000 ( 12.9)
Total Openings569,000

 
 

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