NYC Hired: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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 post-secondary education. Excludes “Sales Engineers” (41-9031).

Current openings

Chemical Sales Representative 9
Engineering Supplies Sales 55
Surgical Instruments Sales Representative 4

Number of positions

2012: 5,370 2014: 5,540

Annual job postings

New: 80 Replacement: 120
(Total: 200)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$55,720
($26/hour)

Middle:
$85,450
($41/hour)

Up to:
$116,240
($55/hour)

Average:
$96,070
($46/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Bachelor's degree

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.