Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Distribute merchandise to retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The job calls for in-depth familiarity with the products being offered.

Career Snapshot

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Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Comfort of the work setting
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Communication with others
Leadership

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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