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Updated: 7 Feb 2012
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Salary$21,188 - $76,021  
   
Bonus$12.37 - $15,092  
Profit Sharing$197.97 - $5,918  
Commission$1,993 - $69,531  
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)		$18,266 - $87,416  
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Popular Industries

Salary Range
Auto/Car Dealership$19,264 - $98,937
Automobiles / Cars$21,440 - $89,706
Retail/Wholesale Distribution$19,608 - $82,711
Heating & Cooling Systems / HVAC$20,966 - $79,571
Heavy Duty Truck Dealership$23,284 - $87,536

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Key Statistics for Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman Jobs

Gender
Female
18%
female alumni
  
Male
82%
male alumni
Salary:$24,094 - $41,356 $29,851 - $58,720
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
42%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
17%
20 years or more
13%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree$23,483 - $83,442
Associate's Degree$12,053 - $59,294
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Management$24,000 - $53,500
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications$38,750 - $96,000
GED or High School Diploma$24,490 - $48,150
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 60% dental benefits Dental: 40%
vision benefits Vision: 25% employee benefits None: 38%

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Career Path for Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman Jobs

Common Past Jobs
Common Future Jobs

Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman

Salary Range

$18,266 - $87,416
payscale
Sales Associate
$15,475 - $61,671
Inside Sales Representative
$25,704 - $68,591
Account Manager Sales
$34,415 - $123,081
 
Common Past Jobs
Common Future Jobs

Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman

Salary Range

$18,266 - $87,416
payscale
Retail Store Manager
$25,020 - $71,270
Retail Sales Manager
$24,141 - $84,985
Regional Sales Manager
$50,474 - $160,986
 

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Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman Job Description

People with the job title Salesperson / Salesman / Saleswoman typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Sales Representatives
Sells the organization's products and/or services to established customers or by developing new prospects within assigned territory. Responsible for maintaining sustainable records of sales achievements/quotas. Requires knowledge of organization's range of products and /or services as well as organization's philosophy and policies. May require special training for sales of certain products and/or services example technical aspects of goods/services. Receives infrasturctural assistance from corporate office.

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