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Census · Sales · occupation code 41-4011

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 7 of 46 tasks

  • Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.2% of the role's time · $1.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.1B · all three pass it

  • Maintain customer records, using automated systems.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.7% of the role's time · $906M · all three pass it

  • Verify that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.7% of the role's time · $579M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.7% of the role's time · $550M · all three pass it

  • Verify accuracy of materials lists.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.0% of the role's time · $322M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Verify customer credit ratings.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.6% of the role's time · $200M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $1.7B · waiting on a check

  • Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $1.7B · waiting on a check

  • Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $1.6B · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $1.6B

  • Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $1.5B · waiting on a check

  • Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.3B

  • Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.1B

  • Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $999M · waiting on a check

  • Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $995M

  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $984M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.9% of the role's time · $965M

  • Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $853M

  • Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $817M

  • Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $798M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $788M

  • Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $777M

  • Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $767M · waiting on a check

  • Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $744M

  • Identify prospective customers, using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show or conference attendance.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $709M

  • Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts, warranties, or other information pertaining to purchased products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $665M · waiting on a check

  • Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $645M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $635M · waiting on a check

  • Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $625M

  • Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $616M

  • Demonstrate the operation or use of technical or scientific products.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $494M

  • Provide customers with ongoing technical support.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $482M

  • Advise customers on product usage to improve production.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $482M

  • Provide feedback to product design teams so that products can be tailored to clients' needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $370M

  • Sell service contracts for technical or scientific products.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.9% of the role's time · $314M

  • Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, environmental regulations, or industry developments.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $293M

  • Study documentation or other information for new scientific or technical products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $269M

  • Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $265M

  • Consult with engineers regarding technical problems with products.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $263M

  • Arrange for installation and testing of products or machinery.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.6% of the role's time · $206M

  • Initiate sales campaigns to meet sales and production expectations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $202M

  • Visit establishments, such as pharmacies, to determine product sales.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $194M

  • Sell technical and scientific products that are environmentally sound or designed for environmental remediation.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $130M

  • Present information to customers about the energy efficiency or environmental impact of scientific or technical products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $102M · waiting on a check

  • Inform customers about issues related to responsible use and disposal of products, such as waste reduction or product or byproduct recycling or disposal.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $91.5M · waiting on a check

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