Service Sales Representative

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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

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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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 Annually

Median Earnings

$76,230 in California

$64,600 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

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

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Writing
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Service Sales Representative

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

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.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ 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.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years