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Sales representatives are an important part of business success. Regardless of the type of product they sell, their primary duties are to interest buyers and purchasing agents in their merchandise and to address any of the client's questions or concerns.

They also advise clients on methods to reduce costs, use their products, and increase sales. Sales representatives market their company's products to manufacturers, wholesale and retail establishments, government agencies, and other institutions.

The objective of any firm is to market its products or services profitably. In small firms, the owner or chief executive officer might assume all advertising, promotions, marketing, sales, and public relations responsibilities. In large firms, which may offer numerous products and services nationally or even worldwide, an executive vice president directs overall advertising, promotions, marketing, sales, and public relations policies. Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers coordinate the market research, marketing strategy, sales, advertising, promotion, pricing, product development, and public relations activities. Middle and supervisory managers oversee and supervise staffs of professionals and technicians.

Learn more about careers available in Sales & Marketing

Programs in Sales & Marketing are offered at Cibola High School, Kofa High School, and Yuma High School.

Your high school Sales & Marketing program provides you with a solid base for several career paths, depending on your career goals. Talk with your high school vocational instructor for the specific classes you should take to best prepare you for your future.

AWC offers several options for your career path including certificate programs, two-year career degrees, and two-year transfer degrees for students planning to pursue a four-year degree. Some programs you might consider include:

Associate of Business*
Banking and Finance
Casino Management
Computer Information Systems
General Business
Hospitality*
Marketing & Management
Microcomputer Business Applications
Networking
Office Administration

*Transfers to four-year degree.

For more information on the programs at AWC check out their Program Finder

(Salaries taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000-01, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.)


Your potential salary:

Retail Sales
$6.18 - $9.84
per hour
 
Travel Agents
$17,960 - $28,430
per year
 
Real Estate Agents
$19,060 - $46,360
per year
 
Insurance Sales
$24,650 - $52,020
per year
 
Sales Representatives
$26,350 - $51,580
per year
 
Marketing & Sales Managers
$38,230 - $84,950
per year
 
Financial Services Sales
$31,400 - $103,040
per year
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