While many jobs in the U.S. economy are subject to outsourcing to other countries, the role of face-to-face sales representative will continue to be in demand, according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment for manufacturing sales reps is projected to grow by 9% from 2012 to 2022, while the demand for sales reps promoting scientific and technical products will grow at 10%. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/wholesale-and-manufacturing-sales-representatives.htm#tab-6