Promotional Products Sales Rep

Also called: Branded Merchandise Consultant

Sells logo items, like T-shirts, water bottles and pens, that companies and schools give away.

A day in the life

A school needs 500 hoodies for a fundraiser. You suggest styles, get the logo printed and make sure they arrive before the event.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$62k
High
$120k

Commission-based.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; many have a bachelor's.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business, Marketing.

Outlook

Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Tracks wholesale sales representatives.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online ordering sites compete for simple orders; custom ideas and on-time delivery for schools and teams keep reps.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to promotional products distributors for inside sales or account rep jobs

Start now, in high school

Classes: Graphic design, Business elective, Marketing CTE class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-4012.

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