Is being a wholesale sales representative a good fit for you?
Sells products from makers and wholesalers to businesses. Needs to know the products well.
What the work involves
- Answers customers' questions about products, prices, availability, uses and credit terms.
- Recommends products to suit customers' needs and interests.
- Estimates or quotes prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
- Talks with clients after sales or contracts to sort out problems and keep helping.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a wholesale sales representative is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.