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Occupation information matching Computer Technician
41-4011.00   Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

O*NET SOC Title
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Lay Titles
Computer Sales Representative
Technical Sales Representative
Technical Sales Specialist
Technical Service Representative
O*NET SOC Description
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.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
Consult with engineers regarding technical problems with products.
Demonstrate the operation or use of technical or scientific products.
Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
Present information to customers about the energy efficiency or environmental impact of scientific or technical products.
Provide customers with ongoing technical support.
Research and convey information to customers about tax benefits or government rebates associated with energy-efficient scientific or technical products, such as solar panels.
Sell technical and scientific products that are environmentally sound or designed for environmental remediation.
Sell service contracts for technical or scientific products.
Study documentation or other information for new scientific or technical products.
Detailed Work Activities
Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
Explain technical product or service information to customers.