Hands-on
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
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.
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- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
- Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
- Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
- Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
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2.8 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2014-07
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
2014-07
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2014-07
Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
2014-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2014-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2014-07
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2014-07
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2014-07
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2014-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2014-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2014-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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O*NET-SOC code 41-4011.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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