Group
Occupation
621231 Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
621231 Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
Represents their company in selling building and plumbing hardware and supplies to wholesale and retail establishments.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Identifies potential customers and generates leads for building and plumbing hardware and supplies
- Contacts wholesale and retail establishments to promote and sell building and plumbing hardware and supplies
- Demonstrates and explains the features and benefits of products to customers, retailers and wholesalers
- Provides advice and recommendations to customers on the appropriate building and plumbing hardware and supplies for their needs
- Prepares and presents quotes and proposals to customers, retailers and wholesalers, negotiating terms and conditions of sale
- Processes orders and ensures timely delivery of building and plumbing hardware and supplies to customers, retailers and wholesalers
- Builds and maintains relationships with retailers and wholesalers, providing ongoing support and assistance
- Prepares sales reports and forecasts for management