Customer Service and Sales Representative
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Sales
Industrial Sales, Sales Representative, Sales Development Rep/SDR, Business Development
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives
Quick Facts:
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives
Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations.
Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives work under pressure because their income and job security depend on the amount of merchandise they sell. Some sales representatives travel frequently.
Educational requirements vary for sales representatives and depend on the type of products sold. If the products are not scientific or technical, a high school diploma is generally sufficient for entry into the occupation. If the products are scientific or technical, sales representatives typically need at least a bachelor's degree.
The median annual wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products was $66,780 in May 2024.
The median annual wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products was $100,070 in May 2024.
Overall employment of wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.
Despite limited employment growth, about 142,100 openings for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
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