Marketing

Careers Career Hot Topics
Sales and Sales Management

Description:

College graduates from many disciplines are attracted to sales positions because of the increasingly professional nature of selling jobs and the many opportunities they can provide. Sales professionals typically follow one of two paths: professional selling or sales management. Both can provide very lucrative careers for task-oriented individuals.

Career Opportunities:

Sales and sales management careers offer great opportunities for rapid advancement, attractive salaries and bonuses, and independence. Many different types of organizations provide sales and sales management careers including manufacturers, service providers, retailers and financial services firms. Every sales job is different and most require travel and the possibility of relocation. Some sales jobs are very competitive. Although there is a high turnover rate in sales jobs, most are a breeding ground for future leadership positions. Successful sales people are among the highest paid company employees.

Positions:

Entry Level

Consumer Service Representative
Industrial Sales
Sales Trainers and Managers
National Account Managers
Sales Representatives
Account Executive

Requisite Personal Qualities:

People skills
Presentation and communication skills
Self-motivator
Creativity and initiative
Analytical and problem-solving abilities

More Information:

Visit the Wall Street Journal web site at http://www.careerjournal.com to find up-to-date information about salaries and job titles for sales and marketing careers.


Advertising
Logistics
Non-Profit Marketing
Product/Brand Management
Retailing/Merchandising
Marketing Research
Sales
Services Marketing
E-Commerce

 


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