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Service Sales Representative

Service Sales Representative

  • Ideal for those who love solving problems and building client relationships.
  • Drive business success by connecting clients with essential services.
  • Stay ahead of trends and shape the future of service sales.
💰 Earn $52K-$111K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

117,700 in Total

Earnings

$76,230 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Answer customers' questions about services, prices, availability, or credit terms.
  • Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, regulations, or industry developments.
  • Compute and compare costs of services.
  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
  • Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss how services can meet their needs.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Persuasion

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

In Action

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Service Sales Representative

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Pathways to this Career

Here are few pathways you can take to become a Service Sales Representative. Click on a pathway to learn more about it.

Hybrid College
A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.
📚 College
Finish in 2-5 years
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
📚 College
Finish in 4-5+ years
Professional Upskilling
Professional upskilling typically results in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge relevant to a participant's current job or desired career path, leading to improved job performance, opportunities for career advancement, and greater employability.
📚 Training
Finish in 1 week - 3 months
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.
📚 Paid Work
Finish in 2-5 years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
📚 College
Finish in 2-3 years
Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
📚 Training
Finish in 6 months - 2 years

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