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The broad marketing and sales related career group includes all jobs which have promoting and selling goods and services as their primary objective. Generally speaking, outgoing and friendly individuals who enjoy challenges should consider pursuing a career in the marketing, sales or service areas. Those who have the aptitude and ability to be friendly, persuasive and sympathetic can find exciting and lucrative careers in the selling and promotion a wide variety of products and services, ranging from anything from business services and software to automobiles and medical devices.

Careers in marketing include creative designers, account executives, product marketing, and all related management level marketing careers. Sales positions include business development managers, sales managers, customer service personnel, sales support, and divisional sales operations management.

Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill...

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily...

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Create and implement methods to market green products and services.

Print and attach price tickets to articles of merchandise using one or several methods, such as marking price on tickets by hand or using ticket-printing machine.

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for...

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office...

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic...

Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts....

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary...

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. May periodically take physical count of stock or...

Receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Keep records and compile stock reports.

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and...

Sales and marketing careers enjoy a high compensation relative to their required education and background. Sales and marketing professionals are responsible for all of the revenue of a company, so these positions tend to be in high demand and not subject to certain pressures of internationalization. It should be noted that this career group has a very broad group of occupations with varying levels of compensation. The average salaries given mean very little, in particular with sales roles, due to extremely variable compensation due to individual performance.

Academic preparation for these careers would include a solid foundation of business and management classes, as well as the fundamentals of math, English and public speaking. Basic Psychology classes are also helpful, since it can help sales and marketing personnel understand the way clients and customers act and feel. Sales professionals have the opportunity to earn six-figures if they hone their people skills and are well versed in the features and benefits of the product or service they are selling.

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