Overview
Sales representatives in wholesale trade (non-technical), sell non-technical goods and services to retail, wholesale, commercial, industrial, professional and other clients domestically and internationally. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide goods and services such as petroleum companies, food, beverage and tobacco producers, clothing manufacturers, motor vehicles and parts manufacturers, hotels, business services firms, and transportation companies. Auctioneers are included in this unit group. Sales representatives in wholesale trade who are supervisors are also included in this unit group.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Promote sales to existing clients
Identify and solicit potential clients
Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
Prepare or oversee preparation of sales or other contracts
Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Review and adapt to information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
May supervise the activities of other sales representatives.