Sales Representative (General)
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.
At a Glance
Sales Representative (General) earns an average of $70,745/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.6–2.9 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Sales, Sales Prospecting.
$70,745/yr
Bachelor's degree
2.6–2.9 years
228
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Median Wage
$66,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Sales Prospecting
Selling Techniques
Marketing
Merchandising
Retail Sales
Business To Business
Product Knowledge
Customer Relationship Management
Outside Sales
Sales Territory Management
Sales Process
Cold Calling
Account Management
Common Skills (16)
Customer Service
Sales
Management
Communication
Self-Motivation
Presentations
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
Operations
Verbal Communication Skills
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Ad Trafficker
Administrative Sales Assistant
~$28,080/yr
Advertising Executive and Publisher
~$57,500/yr
Advertising Sales Executive
Advertising Sales Representative (General)
~$55,000/yr
Advertising and Marketing Coordinator
~$47,840/yr
Advertising and Marketing Sales Assistant
~$107,500/yr
Advertising and Marketing Sales Representative
~$53,322/yr
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