Demonstrators and Product Promoters 41-9011.00
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 41-9091.00
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Models 41-9012.00
Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Real Estate Brokers 41-9021.00
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Real Estate Sales Agents 41-9022.00
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Sales and Related Workers, All Other 41-9099.99
All sales and related workers not listed separately.

Sales Engineers 41-9031.00
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Telemarketers 41-9041.00
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.

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Retail Sales Workers

Cashiers 41-2011.00
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.

Counter and Rental Clerks 41-2021.00
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 41-2012.00
Exchange coins and tokens for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customers' signature on receipt when winnings exceed the amount held in the slot machine. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Parts Salespersons 41-2022.00
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Retail Salespersons 41-2031.00
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment.

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Sales Representatives

Advertising Sales Agents 41-3011.00
Sell or solicit advertising, including graphic art, advertising space in publications, custom made signs, or TV and radio advertising time. May obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailer to use sales promotion display items.

Insurance Sales Agents 41-3021.00
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Sales Agents, Financial Services 41-3031.02
Sell financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments.

Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities 41-3031.01
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 41-3099.99
All services sales representatives not listed separately.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 41-4012.00
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 41-4011.00
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 postsecondary education.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms, or call upon businesses and individuals to sell financial services. Provide financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling. May advise securities customers about such things as stocks, bonds, and market conditions.

Travel Agents 41-3041.00
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required.

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Supervisors

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 41-1012.00
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties, such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 41-1011.00
Directly supervise sales workers in a retail establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

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