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AT&T
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Titles:
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Distribution Sales and Leadership Development Program
Sales Operations Specialist
Sales Development Representative
Sales and Customer Support Specialist

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E-Commerce
Areas

Data analysis
Predictive analysis
Marketing strategy development
E-trade sales
International sales

Employers
  • Software and technology companies
  • Telecommunications firms
  • Financial services and banking
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer products
  • Transportation
  • Entertainment
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Government/Public sector
  • Nonprofit organizations
Sample occupations
Industrial Sales
Areas
  • Manufacturing sales
  • Consumer products sales
  • Industry sales
  • Supply chain analysis and sales
  • Transportation analytics
  • Operations research analysis
Employers
  • Manufacturers
  • Industrial organizations
  • Service organizations
  • Consumer products companies
  • Supply chain corporations
Sample occupations
Wholesale Sales
Areas

Industrial sales
Consumer product sales
Services sales
Manufacturing product sales
Supply chain analysis and sales

Employers

Product and service organizations
Manufacturers
Retail product companies
Software and technology companies

Sample occupations

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Parts Salespersons
Purchasing Managers

Sales Management
Areas
  • Employee supervision
  • Operations supervision
  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Information management
Employers
  • Banks and financial institutions 
  • Retail stores 
  • Government agencies
  • Service providers 
  • Healthcare organizations 
  • Manufacturers 
  • Industrial organizations
Sample occupations
Sales Consultant
Areas

Consumer Product Sales
Financial Services Sales
Services Sales
Advertising Sales
Customer Service

Employers

For-profit and nonprofit organizations
Product and service organizations
Manufacturers
Financial companies
Insurance companies
Print and electronic media outlets
Software and technology companies
Internet companies

Sample occupations

Advertising Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Retail Salespersons
Sales and Related Workers, All Other
Parts Salespersons

Sales Representative
Areas

Industrial Sales
Manufacturing Sales
Financial Sales
Services Sales
Advertising Sales

Employers

For-profit and nonprofit organizations
Multinational product and service organizations
Manufacturers
Financial companies
Insurance companies
Business Corporations

Sample occupations

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
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
Sales Managers
Customer Service Representatives

General information and strategies

  • A sales minor is a good addition to marketing as most entry-level marketing jobs start in sales.
  • An MBA can open greater opportunities, particularly in areas of brand management.
  • Partner sales with another business or communication major to itemize your promotion skills.
  • Developing an elevator pitch can aid in the ability to present information in a short memorable burst.
  • Learn to work well under pressure and to be comfortable in a competitive environment.
  • Practice presenting skills thoroughly with class projects, internships, and clubs.
  • Become an active listener to be able to ask relevant questions and comprehend conversation points.
  • Be willing to monitor trends, data, and other market conditions to properly advise firms or clients.
  • Attend writing workshops to buff up writing skills for networking, emailing, and other communications.