Newark is seeing strong demand for sales representatives' skills. Employers posted 28 new jobs for sales representatives over the past week and 94 in the last month, more than for any other job category in the area, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.

Sales representative also came in first in terms of local employers adding new jobs by occupation. In the past month, 33 companies listed open jobs for Newark-based sales representatives.

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 Transform Home Services and Symmetry Financial Group.

Transform Home Services also posted jobs for technicians, and Symmetry Financial Group sought insurance agents.

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