Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Does not pass

• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.5% of the role's time · $9.8B · waiting on a check

• Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.3% of the role's time · $9.6B

• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $7.1B

• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $7.0B

• Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.4% of the role's time · $6.6B

• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $6.6B

• Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $6.2B

• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $5.9B

• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $5.7B

• Prepare sales contracts and order forms.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $5.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $5.3B

• Negotiate details of contracts and payments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $5.0B

• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 4.7% of the role's time · $4.9B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Negotiate with retail merchants to improve product exposure, such as shelf positioning and advertising.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $4.9B

• Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $3.6B

• Arrange and direct delivery and installation of products and equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $2.8B