Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Industries in the Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods subsector sell capital or durable goods to other businesses. Merchant wholesalers generally take title to the goods that they sell; in other words, they buy and sell goods on their own account. Durable goods are new or used items generally with a normal life expectancy of three years or more. Durable goods merchant wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as motor vehicles, furniture, construction materials, machinery and equipment (including household-type appliances), metals and minerals (except petroleum), sporting goods, toys and hobby goods, recyclable materials, and parts. Agents and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.
Top Careers in this Sector
Sales and Related Occupations
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Material Moving Workers
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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Laborers and Material Movers
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Management Occupations
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
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Production Occupations
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Business Operations Specialists
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Motor Vehicle Operators
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Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers
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Top Executives
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General and Operations Managers
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General and Operations Managers
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$66,756
Growth Rate
+2.07%
Active Roles
666