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Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
(SOC Code : 41-3099)
in California

All services sales representatives not listed separately.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

Occupational Wages[Top]
Wages for this occupation in California are not available.

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 2028100,400110,80010,40010.4144,140

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Home Improvement Salesperson RegistrationDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Contractors State License Board
License Information Center
http://www.cslb.ca.gov
Title Marketing RepresentativeDepartment of Insurance
Producer Licensing Bureau
http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Cemetery SalespersonDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov
Cemetery BrokerDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)[Top]
Industry Title
Number of Employers in State of California
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Management, Scientific, and Tech34,7067.7%
Computer Systems Design and Relate10,3307.2%
Building Equipment Contractors 27,3863.7%
Employment Services5,0963.0%
Other Amusement and Recreation I13,9132.5%
Management of Companies and Enterpri5,3422.4%
Services to Buildings and Dwelli22,5822.4%
Accommodation11,4872.4%
Data Processing and Related Services 3,2472.3%
Other Professional, Scientific,21,5521.9%
Residential Building Construction 25,7741.9%
Investigation and Security Servi5,8801.3%
Business Support Services 4,9221.3%
Freight Transportation Arrangement 1,9201.3%
Building Finishing Contractors 15,2591.2%
Advertising, Public Relations, a12,2661.1%
Office Administrative Services 5,5751.1%
Insurance Carriers8911.1%
Other Support Services 7,9901.1%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)[Top]
Program Title
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

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About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network)[Top]
Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Price energy based on market conditions.
Negotiate prices or contracts for energy sales or purchases.
Facilitate the delivery or receipt of wholesale power or retail load scheduling.
Forecast energy supply and demand to minimize costs and maximize availability.
Purchase or sell energy or energy derivatives for customers.
Contact prospective buyers or sellers of power to arrange transactions.
Monitor the flow of energy in response to changes in consumer demand.
Create product packages based on assessment of customers` needs.
Answer customer questions related to energy sales procedures, energy markets, or alternative energy sources.
Explain contracts or related documents to customers.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.
Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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