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Sales Representatives Nec

ANZSCO 611399

Employed

17,100

Part-time share

18%

Female share

39%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Other Sales Representatives includes jobs like Sales Representative (Jewellery and Watches), Sales Representative (Musical Goods), and Sales Representative (Photographic Equipment and Supplies).

What they typically do

  • Promotes and sells the company's goods and services.
  • Acquires and updates knowledge of employer's and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions.
  • Uses directories and other sources to compile lists of prospective business clients.
  • Visits clients and retail outlets to establish selling opportunities.
  • Quotes prices and credit terms, records orders and arranges deliveries.
  • Follows up clients and ensures satisfaction with goods and services and resolves any problems.
  • Monitors clients' changing needs and competitor activity and reports on these developments to sales and marketing management.
  • Prepares sales reports.
  • Maintains and submits records of business expenses incurred.
  • Provides direct service to customers to assist them in their purchasing and after sales needs.
  • May follow up clients to ensure satisfaction with goods and services and resolve any problems.
  • May maintain records, perform reception duties and liaise with management.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34.4%
VIC
28.7%
QLD
18.5%
WA
10.6%
SA
5.5%
TAS
1.1%
ACT
0.9%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sales Representatives Nec.