For general information on the wholesale trade industry, contact:

• National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, 1725 K St. NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006.

Information on careers for manufacturers' representatives and agents is available from:

• Manufacturers' Agents National Association, P.O. Box 3467, Laguna Hills, CA 92654-3467. Internet: http://www.manaonline.org
• Manufacturers' Representatives Educational Research Foundation, P.O. Box 247, Geneva, IL 60134. Internet: http://www.mrerf.org

Information on many key occupations in wholesale trade may be found in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook:

• Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
• Computer, automated teller, and office-machine repairers
• Order clerks
• Purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents
• Sales engineers
• Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
• Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks
• Stock clerks and order fillers
• Truck drivers and driver/sales workers