Description

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Interests

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Social

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Work Values

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Work Styles

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Tasks

Answer customers' questions about services, prices, availability, or credit terms.
Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, regulations, or industry developments.
Compute and compare costs of services.
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss how services can meet their needs.

Work Activities

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Detailed Work Activities

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Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Electronic mail software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Customer relationship management CRM software

Abilities

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Skills

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Knowledge

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Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel:

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Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$41,959
Median (50%)	$63,824
High (90%)	$113,546

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$63,933
Mid Level	$88,275
Senior Level	$118,659
Expert Level	$147,258

Employability

There are currently 1,170,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,214,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 4%

Related Careers

Sales Managers

Median Annual Income

$122,090

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

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Marketing Managers

Median Annual Income

$122,090

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

EnterprisingConventional

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Median Annual Income

$110,808

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

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Advertising Sales Agents

Median Annual Income

$62,833

Projected Job Growth

-7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

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Insurance Sales Agents

Median Annual Income

$60,176

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Median Annual Income

$96,136

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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 postsecondary education.

EnterprisingConventional

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Median Annual Income

$38,225

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

EnterprisingConventional

Telemarketers

Median Annual Income

$53,743

Projected Job Growth

-22 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Customer Service Representatives

Median Annual Income

$38,719

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

ConventionalEnterprisingSocial

New Accounts Clerks

Median Annual Income

$51,014

Projected Job Growth

-15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.

ConventionalEnterprisingSocial

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