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Sales


INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & JOB OUTLOOK  
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?qu=Sales&ct=OOH
Vault.com http://www.vault.com/cb/careerlib/careerlib_main.jsp?parrefer=411

SAMPLE RELEVANT BABSON CONCENTRATIONS  
Global & Regional Studies Marketing
Global Business Management Strategic Management

SAMPLE COMPANIES RECRUITING FOR SALES POSITIONS Industry of Company
Boston Celtics Arts & Entertainment
EMC Corporation Technology
Fidelity Investments Finance/Banking
Forrester Research Research/Consulting
Oxford Global Resources, Inc. Consulting
Pepsi Bottling Group Consumer Products
Pfizer, Inc. Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
PG Media Group Communications/Media
TechTarget Communications/Media
W.B. Mason Co., Inc. Consumer Products

SALARY DATA  
Salary.com www.salary.com

ONLINE RESOURCES  
National Association of Sales Professionals
Site has industry information as well as job postings.
http://www.nasp.com/
Direct Selling Association
Information about the field of direct selling; includes basic facts about product/service sales and field sales force demographics.
http://www.dsa.org/
Medzilla
Career Resources, including salary information for Biotech, Pharm. And Healthcare Industries.
http://www.medzilla.com/
Pharmaceutical research and Manufacturers of America
Site contains industry news, such as New Medicines in Development. Publications include a Pharmaceutical Industry Profile.
http://www.phrma.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD
Insiders Guide to the World of Pharmaceutical Sales
Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales: How to Land the Job of your Dreams

SAMPLE JOB TITLES SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION
Account Executive Maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts. Targets potential advertising and develops relationships in order to acquire new accounts. May require a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area with a high volume of sales. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  (www.salary.com)
Advertising Coordinator Organizes advertising for print media. Coordinates scheduling and promotions to ensure client satisfaction and project completion. Maintains client relationships. May require a bachelor's degree in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Channel Sales Representative Responsible for selling company products and services through resellers/channels in assigned territory. Represents the company in all activities associated with reseller/channel support. Requires a minimum of an associate's degree or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Contracts Administrator Aids in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications and contractual provisions. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under direct supervision; typically reports to a manager.  (www.salary.com)

Customer Service Representative

Processes orders, prepares correspondence, and fulfills customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Direct Sales Representative Develops new business prospects in specific geographic areas through cold calls. Interacts with existing customers to increase sales of the bank's products and services. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com)
e-Commerce Sales Manager Manages and directs an e-commerce sales force to achieve sales and profit goals. Designs and recommends online sales programs and sets short and long-term online sales strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com)
Import/Export Administrator Responsible for the movement of merchandise and/or material in/out of the country in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Monitors and completes paperwork and monetary transactions associated with international distribution in a timely manner. Requires a associate's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com)
Inside Technical Sales Develops, solicits and closes new accounts, generates sales quotations, and handles customer inquiries. Works with team members in the field including field sales. May require a bachelor's degree. Must have a background selling on the Internet and communication skills. May be expected to have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Insurance Agent Sells insurance to new and current clients. May require an associate's degree with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (www.salary.com)
International Sales Representative Develops new prospects and interacts with international customers to increase sales of an organization's products and/or services. Familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Manufacturer Representative Interviews clients and records interview information into computer for water, gas, electric, telephone, or cable television system service. Ensures that the client is receiving service according to the service contract. May require an associate's degree with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.  (www.salary.com)
National Sales Account Manager Manages national or major accounts. Designs and recommends national sales and marketing programs for increasing profit. Requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related area, and at least 4 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to top management. (www.salary.com)
Power Trader Responsible for the purchase and sale of energy. Monitors energy levels and reports needs or excesses and conducts market analysis to identify fluctuations in cost and availability of power sources. Requires knowledge of energy trading markets and trading practices. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com)
Real Estate Sales Agent Rents, buys, and sells property for clients on a commission basis. Required to pass a professional certification program. (www.salary.com)
Relationship Manager Manages and maintains current business relationships and seeks new accounts through sales, marketing, and referrals. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com)
Sales Agent Researches various published sources to create list of prospects to contact for marketing purposes. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (www.salary.com)
Sales Analyst Prepares sales forecasts and collects and analyzes data to evaluate current sales goals. Researches and evaluates current economic conditions that may affect the organization's ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace. Assists in the development of sales quotas and forecasts for the sales team. Recommends changes to current sales techniques, procedures or promotional efforts based on market research and new trends. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com
Sales Assistant Creates reports for the sales force regarding market conditions, sales results, and team earnings. Provides customer service regarding products and services. Performs administrative duties for the sales team. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)
Sales Representative Develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales of an organization's products and/or services. Requires a minimum of an associate's degree or its equivalent with 1-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com)
Technical Sales Support Specialist Provides technical advice to the sales force to resolve product or service requests regarding engineering, technical or scientific issues. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com)

 

 

 

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