Marketing Cluster ©2016 MyDearWatson

Includes: 13 careers with description, level of required education, character traits, and average yearly salary Marketing Project ©2016 MyDearWatson

Art Director Oversee work of designers and artists to create overall design of a project or product College (4 years) Use computer, artistic, and communication skills to create look and feel that client wants; Use time management skills; Work well with others Average $89,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Process customers’ payments High school diploma or less Cashier Process customers’ payments High school diploma or less Use communication skills and patience when dealing with customers; Use math skills to calculate payments; Be proficient in operating register and scanner; Use stamina to stand for long periods of time Average $19,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Interpret and forecast market trends Economist Interpret and forecast market trends College – Master’s degree or Doctorate Use analytical skills and math skills, such as statistics or calculus, to identify trends in data, current or historical; Use communication skills to advise clients; Use writing skills to prepare reports for clients, colleagues, or news media Average $99,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Explain and help clients choose different insurance policies Insurance Sales Agent Explain and help clients choose different insurance policies High school diploma or College (4 years) Use initiative to find new clients; Use analytical skills to evaluate client needs; Use confidence when making “cold” calls over the phone; Use communication skills Average $48,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Identify potential markets for a product and estimate demand Marketing Manager Identify potential markets for a product and estimate demand College (4 years) Use analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify trends in data; Use communication skills to share information with other managers, staff, or clients; Use creativity for new marketing ideas Average $124,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Market Research Analyst Research and gather market conditions data to examine potential sales of a service or product College (4 years) Use analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify trends in data; Use communication skills to present findings to clients Average $62,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

High school diploma or less Model Promote products or services by posing for photographer, artist, or customer High school diploma or less Use listening skills to take direction for different poses; Use persistence in seeking a job; Use confidence in movement and in style; Use organization to manage own schedule Average $27,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Purchasing Agent Buy products or services for organizations or businesses to use or resell College (4 years) Use analytical and decision-making skills to determine best price and quality of product or service; Use math and negotiating skills to obtain best price Average $59,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Work with a real estate broker to buy, sell, or rent properties Real Estate Agent Work with a real estate broker to buy, sell, or rent properties High school diploma Use business and organizational skills to manage finances, advertising, and schedules; Use problem-solving skills to negotiate prices; Use customer-service skills to assist and keep clients Average $45,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Help customers find products and process their payments Retail Sales Worker Help customers find products and process their payments High school diploma Use customer-service skills to listen to customers and make recommendations; Use selling skills to persuade customers to make a purchase; Use math skills to calculate price or payment Average $22,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Sales Engineer Sell complex scientific or technological products or services to businesses College (4 years) Use confidence when making a sales presentation; Use customer-service skills to build relationships with clients; Use technological skills to understand product advantages Average $97,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Connect buyers and sellers in a financial market College (4 years) Stock Broker Connect buyers and sellers in a financial market College (4 years) Use analytical skills to determine profitability of potential deals; Use decision-making and customer-service skills to make financial recommendations; Use confidence to gain clients Average $71,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers High school diploma or College (4 years) Use customer-service skills to listen to customers and make recommendations; Use selling skills and confidence to persuade customer to purchase Average $59,000 a year ©2016 MyDearWatson

Research notes from: Clip art from: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ https://openclipart.org/ ©2016 MyDearWatson