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Route Sales Representative

Sales
Non-Technical Sales
Sales Representative

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

At a Glance

Route Sales Representative earns an average of $44,374/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2–2.3 years. Top skills: Route Sales, Sales, Customer Service.

Avg Annual Salary

$44,374/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2–2.3 years

Job Postings

17

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

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

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$66,260/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Route Sales

5.0

Good Driving Record

4.9

Selling Techniques

4.9

Upselling

4.8

Merchandising

4.8

Warehousing

4.8

Auditing

4.7

Vehicle Maintenance

4.6

Cross-Selling

4.6

Loyalty Programs

4.6

Cold Calling

4.5

Direct Selling

4.5

Lifting Ability

4.5

Promotional Materials

4.5

Palletizing

4.5

Hand Trucks

4.4

Tanker Truck Operation

4.4

Common Skills (11)

Sales

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Accountability

4.9

Communication

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Self-Motivation

4.8

Rapport Building

4.7

Positivity

4.7

Computer Literacy

4.6

Technical Acumen

4.4

Certifications (2)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

CDL Class B License

4.7

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