Mid-Level

Counter Sales Representative (Counter Sales Rep)

The counter sales specialist โ€” representing the company to customers at sales counter locations.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Enterprisingleading, persuading
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Job markets for Counter Sales Representative (Counter Sales Rep)s
Employment concentration ยท ~389 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Counter Sales Representative (Counter Sales Rep)

As a Counter Sales Representative, you represent the company to customers who come to the counter for products and service. You're a sales representative based at a counter rather than in the field, combining technical knowledge with customer service and sales ability.

Your day involves customer consultations, product recommendations, order processing, and relationship building. Professional customers (contractors, mechanics) often rely on counter reps for expertise and service. Building those relationships while handling walk-in traffic requires balancing attention.

The challenge is providing representative-level service while handling counter traffic. You need to develop regular customer relationships while also serving one-time buyers. Product expertise builds trust with professional customers who value reliable knowledge.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Product typeProfessional vs retailAccount responsibilitiesSales goalsSupport level
Counter sales representation varies by market. B2B counters serving professionals differ from retail-facing counters. Some reps manage specific accounts; others serve all comers. The level of sales responsibility versus service varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Counter Sales Representative (Counter Sales Rep)s (SOC 41-2021.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Product expertise
Professional customers expect expert knowledge
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Relationship building
Developing regular account relationships
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Solution selling
Addressing customer needs comprehensively
What's the customer mix โ€” professional versus retail?
What account responsibilities are included?
What training is provided?
What are sales goals?
How is compensation structured?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29Kโ€“$62K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
399K
U.S. Employment
+3.2%
10yr Growth
46K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTime ManagementMonitoringWriting
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2021.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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