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Sales Representatives, Technical and Scientific Products

Job Information

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 post-secondary education.

Information

  • Job prospects will be best for those with a college degree, the appropriate technical expertise, and the personal traits necessary for successful selling.
  • Earnings usually are based on a combination of salary and commission.
  • Employment opportunities and earnings may fluctuate from year to year because sales are affected by changing economic conditions.

Statistics

Personality I'm good with people
Salary $74,750/yr ($37.38/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Bachelors