Job opportunities for sales and marketing careers and related fields are projected to increase by about 12 per cent between 2006 and 2016. The openings may vary depending upon the sector. Many sectors have a number of job openings for those who have opted for sales and marketing careers.
Sales and marketing jobs are much sought after by many people so competition is intense for most of these jobs. Qualifications and experience along with good track record, especially for sales jobs can tilt the scales in your favor.
Spurred by global competition, companies which are now recovering from recession are putting aside bigger budgets for marketing and sales. This will soon see an increase in the number of job openings.
The best way to begin a sales and marketing career is at the bottom rung of the ladder and then work your way up. Most companies prefer graduates for entry level positions. You can climb to higher positions after garnering enough experience and exposure in the field.
Sales and marketing careers can lead you to top positions like Vice President, Managing Director or even CEO of a company.
Salaries vary widely, depending on the position, company and also qualifications and experience. But generally, entry level positions pay anywhere between $30,000 and $60,000 and move upwards as you go up the career path.
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