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SALES REPRESENTATIVES, SERVICES, ALL OTHER

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Occupation Description:

All services sales representatives not listed separately.

Specialized Occupations:

Energy Brokers (ONET code: 41-3099.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Buy or sell energy products on the behalf of residential or commercial customers or utilities. Negotiate and oversee contracts for energy sales.


	Typical Tasks:

	Analyze and evaluate energy supply bids to determine the best options. Monitor energy supply contracts to ensure proper implementation and execution by suppliers. Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all energy companies in a particular market. Research and recommend new products or services, such as alternative energy sources or renewable energy credits. Purchase or sell energy or energy derivatives for customers. Contact prospective buyers or sellers of power to arrange transactions. Create product packages based on assessment of customers' needs.


	Skills:

	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.. Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience..


	Knowledge:

	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.. Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology..

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Education & Training:

Short-term on-the-job training (short demonstration up to one month)

Wage Information:

Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2016	2026	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	9,420	10,280	0.8%	1,248

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821


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