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Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals.

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or individuals. They need to have in-depth knowledge about the products they are selling.

Wages	$36.95 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
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 Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services. Demonstrate products to consumers. Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers. Negotiate prices or other sales terms. Identify potential customers. Verify customer credit information. Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services. Estimate costs or terms of sales. Study product information to acquire professional knowledge. Develop proposals for current or prospective customers.
Career Pathways	Professional Sales
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