The Marketing and Sales career pathway includes sales and advertising, and focuses on influencing consumers’ buying behavior and generating sales for products and services. Just about every type of organization, from your corner grocer to regional banks, public universities to multinational corporations, participates in marketing in some way. Individuals who seek out marketing and sales careers excel in communication, creativity, and have a natural sense for competition. An outgoing personality, persuasiveness, and public speaking ability are also helpful qualities to have.
Relevant Majors
Sample Occupations
- Account Representative
- Advertising Executive
- Brand Manager
- Buyer
- Communications Specialist
- Consumer Affairs Specialist
- District Sales Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Franchise Specialist
- International Marketer
- Internet Marketing Specialist
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Marketing Planner
- Market Representative
- Media Relations Executive
- Merchandising Manager
- Packaging Specialist
- Product Manager
- Promotions Director
- Public Relations Specialist
- Public Relations Manager
- Retail Manager
- Research Analyst
- Sales Agent
- Telemarketing Representative
- Wholesale Salesperson