49005 - Sales Representatives, Scientific and Related Products and Services, Except Retail Sell goods or services requiring scientific or similar knowledge in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from 2 or 3 years of post secondary education or its equivalent. Sell products such as aircraft, agricultural equipment and supplies, industrial machinery, medical supplies, electronic equipment, chemicals, and precision instruments. Exclude Sales Engineers whose background or equivalent knowledge is equal to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. 49008 - Sales Representatives, Except Retail and Scientific and Related Products and Services Sell goods or services for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Solicit orders from established clients or secure new customers.
Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Include workers who sell less expensive merchandise where a knowledge of the item sold is not a primary requirement. Determine make, year, and type of part needed by observing damaged part or listening to a description of malfunction. Read catalogue to find stock number, price, etc., and fill customer's order from stock. Exclude workers whose primary responsibilities are to receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom. Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry-cleaning, and storage.