Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives of Technical or Scientific Products

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Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to business, government agencies, or other organizations.

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives of Technical or Scientific Products sell goods for wholesalers and manufacturers. They need to have specialized scientific or technical knowledge about the projects they sell.

Wages	$40.65 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Fashion Merchandising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Selling Skills and Sales Operations Special Products Marketing Operations
On the Job	Work Activities Customize energy products or services to meet customer needs. Demonstrate products to consumers. Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs. Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs. Develop content for sales presentations or other materials. Develop marketing plans or strategies. Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services. Identify potential customers. Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel. Share sales-related or market information with colleagues.
Career Pathways	Professional Sales
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