10 of the Most Popular Types of Representative Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Representative Jobs

• Customer Service

  Salary range: $32,000 - $43,500

  Customer service jobs are positions at companies and organizations where you address any customer complaint or problem, provide technical help when customers are having issues with their product or service, and seek a resolution to any issues either through your own ability to solve the problem or by passing on complaints and issues to your superiors. Some customer service jobs are in call centers, while other professionals work at customer service desks in department stores or grocery stores. Your duties in these positions can vary based on the industry and the location. For example, a software support specialist at a call center has a very different job than a help desk associate at a department store.

• Call Center Representative

  Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

  Call center representatives take customer service calls for companies. Businesses employ call center representatives to handle a range of customer issues, including resolving complaints, processing transactions, and answering customer questions. They may also make cold calls or other outgoing calls for a company, usually following a set dialog script. Call center representatives often work remotely or in different call centers so that customer service lines may be open for more extended hours. This job requires strong verbal communication skills.

• Manufacturer Rep

  Salary range: $69,500 - $130,000

  As a manufacturer rep, you sell manufactured products to wholesale and retail locations. Your duties include developing relationships with potential new customers and strengthening relationships with existing ones. You are typically responsible for a specific region which you travel throughout, meeting retailers and wholesalers to discuss contracts, demonstrate new products, and address customer concerns. Depending on the type of industry in which you work, you may also provide technical assistance to manufacturing engineers and customers.

• Manufacturers Representative

  Salary range: $69,500 - $130,000

  A manufacturer's representative is an independent sales specialist who works solely on commission. Companies hire manufacturer's representatives as a way to have an effective sales force with less overhead. In this role, you develop sales strategies, meet with potential buyers of your client’s products or services, and pitch the reasons why the customer should purchase from you. Some manufacturer's representatives work with one primary client at a time, while others take on many different clients. You may also be responsible for following up with customers after you close the sale to ensure they were satisfied with their purchase. If you discover they had problems, you may work with the manufacturer to resolve their issue.

• Entry Level Remote

  Salary range: $37,500 - $71,500

  Entry Level Remote is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Entry Level Remote jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $71,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Entry Level Remote job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote Customer Service Rep

  Salary range: $32,000 - $43,500

  Remote Customer Service Rep is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Remote Customer Service Rep jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $43,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Customer Service Rep job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Outside Sales Representative

  Salary range: $52,500 - $90,000

  An outside sales representative sells products or services to companies, medical facilities, schools, and other organizations. They work with current clients to encourage repeat business, and they also meet with new and prospective clients to make additional sales. Outside sales representatives usually meet with clients in person, so some travel is a necessary part of the job. Other job duties include making presentations and sales pitches as well as resolving problems for clients.

• Entry Level

  Salary range: $25,000 - $40,000

  Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.

• Virtual Sales Representative

  Salary range: $36,000 - $55,000

  As a virtual sales representative, you market a product or service through online services. Your primary responsibilities are to sell your product or service to new and returning customers and provide any assistance upon them purchasing it. You follow up with new prospects or leads, call potential customers, contact previous buyers to follow up on their purchases, schedule appointments via email or phone, and answer any customer questions. A virtual sales representative can work in a variety of industries and may work from home or a company location, depending on your employer and duties.

• Independent Sales Representative

  Salary range: $77,000 - $118,000

  As an Independent Sales Representative, sometimes called a Manufacturers’ Representative, you work on commission for companies to sell their products or services directly to the customers. You may be in charge of a particular region, responsible for all the existing customers in it as well as finding innovative ways to gain new ones. You are responsible for developing and sustaining customer relationships, informing them about new products and services, troubleshooting problems, and answering questions. You should be an expert in your field and highly self-motivated. Independent sales reps typically represent a few, sometimes similar, products at the same time.