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Job 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 41-4011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 92,910.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 44.00
Currently, there are 328,370 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products”.

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Tasks for “Recyclable Materials Distributor”

Present information to customers about the energy efficiency or environmental impact of scientific or technical products.
Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.
Sell service contracts for technical or scientific products.
Initiate sales campaigns to meet sales and production expectations.
Provide feedback to product design teams so that products can be tailored to clients' needs.
Advise customers on product usage to improve production.
Arrange for installation and testing of products or machinery.
Consult with engineers regarding technical problems with products.
Visit establishments, such as pharmacies, to determine product sales.
Sell technical and scientific products that are environmentally sound or designed for environmental remediation.
Research and convey information to customers about tax benefits or government rebates associated with energy-efficient scientific or technical products, such as solar panels.
Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts, warranties, or other information pertaining to purchased products.
Demonstrate the operation or use of technical or scientific products.
Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
Verify accuracy of materials lists.
Identify prospective customers using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show or conference attendance.
Obtain building blueprints or specifications for use by engineering departments in bid preparations.
Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.
Verify that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
Study documentation or other information for new scientific or technical products.
Provide customers with ongoing technical support.
Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, environmental regulations, or industry developments.
Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
Appraise equipment to determine contract terms or trade-in values.
Verify customer credit ratings.
Inform customers about issues related to responsible use and disposal of products, such as waste reduction or product or byproduct recycling or disposal.

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