job description
You’ll need to be sociable, persuasive and have never-ending energy reserves to succeed as a Sales Rep. Your skills will apply to nearly every industry, and the best of the best reap big rewards and bonuses at the end of the year. Always a competitive field, you could be selling anything from pharmaceuticals and mechanical equipment to specialty foods or office supplies. Depending on your territory, you might work locally around your home or travel around the country, seeing a new city every few days. Your product knowledge and your ability to put a potential customer at ease will be your biggest assets.
education requirements
Bachelor’s in Marketing or Business Administration
average salary
$30K-$45K entry level, with potential to earn more than $100K based on experience, employer and reputation


