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Sonos Inc., the maker of multiroom speaker systems, said revenue almost doubled to $535 million in 2013 as consumers increasingly used wireless technology with music services like Pandora in the home.The closely held maker of high-fidelity speakers and streaming software is disclosing its revenue for the first time.Sonos is attempting to expand from its base of music enthusiasts to grab a bigger share of the $10 billion home-audio market, said Tom Cullen, a company co-founder, in an interview.onos is attempting to expand from its base of music enthusiasts to grab a bigger share of the $10 billion home-audio market, said Tom Cullen, a company co-founder, in an interview.
Average Percentages. The average annual income for a sales representative is between $26,950 and $133,040, according to 2008 figures from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Several factors influence a sales representative's income, such as the type of sales, the product and his experience.A sales rep's income usually includes commission, a percentage earned on his total product sales. Each company determines the percentage for its reps. Average percentages depend on the industry.For example, car salesmen might earn commission percentages between 20 and 25 percent of the profit on the sale, whereas someone in advertising sales can receive 50 percent of the sale.For example, if an advertising sales rep sells an ad for $1,000, he could earn a $500 commission.ase Plus Commission. Average compensation percentages are often lower if the sales representative earns a salary plus commission. The employer may pay reps a salary for a 40-hour work week and give them the opportunity to increase their income by earning a percentage of their sales.