UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781266514548
Author: Nickels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 3CE
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To determine: The task performed, skills needed, pay and opportunity outlook of the wholesale and manufacturing sales representative.
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Wholesale and manufacturing sales representative sell the goods for producers or the wholesalers to government agencies, businesses and other organizations.
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