Newark is seeing strong demand for sales representatives' skills. Employers in the industry posted 38 new jobs over the past week and 166 in the last month, more than for any other job category in the area, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.

Local sales representative also came in first in terms of local employers adding new jobs by occupation. In the past month, 53 companies listed open jobs for Newark-based workers in the industry.

One of the top employers seeking local sales representatives is Ideal Concepts. "Ideal Concepts Inc. is a technology and a transactional insurance marketing company aimed at providing flawless solutions and remarkable service to every client," according to one of the company's recently posted job openings.

Other top companies seeking local hires in the same category include Everite Door Works.

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