Sales Occupations
Administrative Support ○ Architecture and Engineering ○ Arts and Design ○ Business and Financial ○ Community and Social Service ○ Computer and Mathematical ○ Construction and Extraction ○ Education and Library ○ Entertainment and Sports ○ Farming and Fishing ○ Healthcare and Technical ○ Installation and Maintenance ○ Legal ○ Management ○ Media and Communication ○ Personal Care and Service ○ Physical and Social Science ○ Production ○ Protective Services ○ Sales ○ Transportation
Sales Careers
Advertising Sales Agents
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Counter and Rental Clerks
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Similar: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers; Retail Store Managers
Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
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.
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties.
Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Similar: Cashiers; Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers; Parts Salespersons; Retail Store Owners
Sales Engineers
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Similar: Executive Engineers; High-tech Salesperson
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
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 education.
Similar: Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel; Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products; Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Telemarketers
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Travel Agents
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients’ travel problems.
Administrative Support ○ Architecture and Engineering ○ Arts and Design ○ Business and Financial ○ Community and Social Service ○ Computer and Mathematical ○ Construction and Extraction ○ Education and Library ○ Entertainment and Sports ○ Farming and Fishing ○ Healthcare and Technical ○ Installation and Maintenance ○ Legal ○ Management ○ Media and Communication ○ Personal Care and Service ○ Physical and Social Science ○ Production ○ Protective Services ○ Sales ○ Transportation
Sources: From "O*NET OnLine" by the National Center for O*NET Development. Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. And, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Sources: From "O*NET OnLine" by the National Center for O*NET Development. Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. And, Bureau of Labor Statistics.