41-0000 SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Broad occupation: Includes the following two detailed occupations.

41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department.
Duties may include purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel management, in addition to supervisory responsibilities.
Illustrative examples: Cashier Supervisor, Delicatessen Department Manager
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail.
May handle budgeting, accounting, and personnel duties in addition to oversight.
Illustrative examples: Insurance Sales Supervisor, Real Estate Sales Supervisor, Telemarketer Supervisor

Broad occupation: Includes the following two detailed occupations.

41-2011 Cashiers
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions.
Operate cash registers or scanners, process transactions, and validate checks.
Illustrative examples: Cash Register Operator, Grocery Checker, Toll Collector
41-2012 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons’ money. May issue payoffs, balance drawers, or audit funds.
Illustrative examples: Mutuel Teller, Slot Attendant

Broad occupation: Includes the following two detailed occupations.

41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. Explain options, compute costs, and accept payment.
Illustrative examples: Automotive Service Writer, Car Rental Agent, Dry Cleaning Counter Clerk
41-2022 Parts Salespersons
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in shops or parts stores.
Illustrative examples: Auto Parts Salesperson, Electronic Parts Salesperson

Sell merchandise such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Illustrative examples: Used Car Salesperson, Women’s Apparel Salesperson

Sell or solicit advertising space, airtime, or digital media placements.

Illustrative examples: Advertising Account Executive, Display Advertising Representative

Sell life, property, casualty, health, or automobile insurance. May work independently or for a company.

Illustrative examples: Life Insurance Salesperson, Pension Agent

Buy and sell securities or commodities, or provide financial advisory services to clients.

Illustrative examples: Investment Banker, Stock Broker, Securities Trader

Plan and sell transportation, accommodations, and tour packages for clients.

Illustrative examples: Corporate Travel Expert, Travel Service Consultant

Sell services to individuals or businesses; may explain options or resolve issues.

Illustrative examples: Business Services Sales Representative, Membership Solicitor, Pest Control Sales Agent

Broad occupation: Includes the following two detailed occupations.

41-4011 Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required.
Illustrative examples: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Surgical Instruments Sales Representative
41-4012 Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell products for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or individuals, requiring in-depth product knowledge.
Illustrative examples: Hotel Supplies Salesperson, Wholesale Diamond Broker

41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Demonstrate and promote products to encourage sales; may handle in-store or event-based marketing.
Illustrative examples: Home Demonstrator, In-Store Demonstrator
41-9012 Models
Model apparel and accessories for fashion shows, advertisements, or art references.
Illustrative examples: Fashion Model, Hand Model, Photographer’s Model

41-9021 Real Estate Brokers
Operate real estate offices or manage property transactions, loans, or rentals.
Illustrative examples: Licensed Real Estate Broker
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients and prepare related contracts.
Illustrative examples: Apartment Rental Agent, Right-of-Way Agent

Sell complex business products requiring technical knowledge comparable to an engineering degree.

Illustrative examples: Aerospace Sales Engineer, Nuclear Equipment Sales Engineer

Solicit sales or donations via telephone calls.

Illustrative examples: Telemarketing Sales Representative, Telephone Solicitor

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41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Sell goods or services directly to customers on the street or at their homes.
Illustrative examples: Newspaper Carrier, Peddler, Souvenir Vendor
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other
All other sales-related occupations not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Auctioneer, Blood Donor Recruiter, Pawn Shop Clerk, Personal Shopper