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SALES REPRESENTATIVES, WHOLESALE AND MANUFACTURING, TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS
 
Occupation Description:
 
  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.
 
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  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Sales Representatives, Agricultural (ONET code: 41-4011.01)
 
  * Sales Representatives, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (ONET code: 41-4011.02)
 
  * Sales Representatives, Electrical/Electronic (ONET code: 41-4011.03)
 
  * Sales Representatives, Mechanical Equipment and Su (ONET code: 41-4011.04)
 
  * Sales Representatives, Medical (ONET code: 41-4011.05)
 
  * Sales Representatives, Instruments (ONET code: 41-4011.06)
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Recommend ways for customers to alter product usage in order to improve production.
  • Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
  • Sell service contracts for products.
  • Stock and distribute resources such as samples and promotional and educational materials.
  • Study information about new products so that equipment and supplies can be accurately depicted and proper recommendations made.
  • Verify that materials lists are accurate and that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
  • Visit establishments to evaluate needs and to promote product or service sales.
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Moderate-term on-the-job training (1 to 12 months)
 
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License Authority for Weights and Measures Device Dealer:  (License details)
 
  Department of Consumer Protection
Occupational & Professional Licensing
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT   006106 -01630
(860) 713-6135
email: occprotrades@ct.gov
www.ct.gov/dcp

 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $91,140.00 $43.82 $23.55 $28.48 - $54.85
Bridgeport/Stamford $98,400.00 $47.30 $25.49 $30.06 - $59.79
Danbury $77,999.00 $37.50 $20.75 $23.99 - $46.31
Hartford $103,752.00 $49.88 $24.62 $32.64 - $60.41
New Haven $76,994.00 $37.01 $21.02 $24.56 - $44.47
New London/Norwich $63,722.00 $30.64 $19.24 $21.71 - $36.25
Springfield, MA $74,790.00 $35.96 $20.36 $22.82 - $46.28
Waterbury $75,816.00 $36.45 $24.70 $27.30 - $43.71
Worcester, MA $82,569.00 $39.70 $20.19 $24.55 - $50.90
Torrington $58,502.00 $28.13 $18.74 $20.41 - $32.81
Danielson $64,625.00 $31.07 $18.11 $19.10 - $40.86
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2010 2020
State of Connecticut 7,310 8,230 1.1% 264
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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