Career Profile
Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products
Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations.
General Information
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 392 openings per year are projected for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products.
Employment Change
Employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.50, while experienced workers are paid $41.38. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,759 Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,152.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers, and Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products include Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products is HS diploma or less. 38% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.