Occupation: 41-3090

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Statistics
National
State
City
State
City
$66,260
Median Wage (USD, 2023)
117700
Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)
3.8%
Projected Growth (2023-2033)
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Experience Requirements Overview

  • Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
  • Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Answer customer questions about goods or services.
  • Monitor market conditions or trends.
  • Attend events to develop professional knowledge.
  • Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
  • Calculate costs of goods or services.

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.

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