Marketing
Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
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Marketing Communications (8)
View allMarketing CommunicationsCommunications Analysts
Analyze communication needs, and design and develop internal and external communications.
Content Strategists
Develop content strategies based on business objectives and customer's or end user's needs to attract target audiences.
Digital Campaign Producers
Design and develop a variety of digital campaigns including web advertisements, videos, and other media.
Marketing Management (19)
View allMarketing ManagementAdvertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Agribusiness Managers
Oversee the business operations of an agribusiness by providing leadership and organization during the production process. Ensure that the production and distribution of produce, grain, or livestock abides by government and environmental regulations at the best rate of profit. Contact creditors, select seeds for the planting season, and buy new farming equipment. May travel to handle business with farmers or farm managers.
Brand and Marketing Consultant Managers
Manage and direct a brand or marketing consulting team. Responsible for working with the senior management to create the brand vision for the organisation and ensuring effective communication internally and externally
Marketing Research (11)
View allMarketing ResearchAudience Segmentation Specialists
Partner with digital marketing teams to develop audience strategies that deliver relevant and timely messages. Lead testing opportunities and best practices by analyzing targeted communications programs.
Brand and Marketing Consultants
Provide advice and guidance on market research and product design activities. Identify new marketing opportunities, project sales forecasts, and develop product budgets.
Brand Designers
Create visual content and brand image to promote the organization's message for its products or services.
Merchandising (3)
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Models
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 paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.
Purchasing Agents of Wholesale and Retail Products
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 quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Professional Sales (25)
View allProfessional SalesAccount Manager
Build business relationships with customers to facilitate the sale of equipment, services, and software. Identify opportunities and manage sourcing and delivery of products to customers. May be responsible for achieving sales targets and maintaining profitability.
Advertising and Promotions Specialists
Develop advertising policies and programs or produce promotional materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways. Liaise with clients and communicate ideas to creative teams.
Advertising Sales Agents
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Quick facts:
Large employment with moderate growth
More than 20 million people work in sales and marketing; these fields are expected to grow moderately over the next ten years.
Many industries buy advertising
Total advertising spending in the U.S. typically exceeds $200 billion each year and is purchased by a variety of industries such as auto sales, restaurants, pharmaceuticals, travel, sports, and entertainment.
Digital advertising is growing fast
Spending on digital advertising—such as on Google, Facebook, and Amazon—has just begun to outpace traditional media.
Retail sales is tied to technology
The future of sales is strongly tied to changes in technology that impact how retail stores interact with consumers.