Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
SOC Code: 41-4012
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Speaking, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 81.1 — Very High
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Median Salary
$66,780
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Job Growth
0.3%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Persuasion
- •Negotiation
- •Critical Thinking
- •Social Perceptiveness
Common Tasks
- ✓Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- ✓Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- ✓Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- ✓Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- ✓Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation