Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
O*NET-SOC 41-4011.00 · interest code ECI
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 postsecondary education.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Enterprising — persuading, leading, selling, starting and running things — then Conventional and Investigative.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.