Technical Sales Representative
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
At a Glance
Technical Sales Representative earns an average of $23,612/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Sales, Communication, Marketing.
$23,612/yr
High school or GED
1 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Median Wage
$100,070/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Marketing
Retail Sales
Wireless Sales
Retail Operations
Merchandising
Cash Management
Inventory Control
Sales Training
New Product Development
Mobile Phones
Cold Calling
Sales Prospecting
Outside Sales
Retail Management
Common Skills (16)
Sales
Communication
Customer Service
Administrative Functions
Self-Starter
Organizational Skills
Telephone Skills
Research
Positive Reinforcement
Proactivity
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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