Marketing, Sales and Service

Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Step #2: Examine the Brochure on this area.
This will help you learn more about all of the options within this career cluster. If you find that the career descriptions and information match your interests and goals, continue to the next step. If not, go back and research more about another career cluster before you move on.

Step #3: Look at the Plan of Study.
A Plan of Study will show you what classes you need to take in high school and then types of courses needed at the post-secondary level. Why is this important? You want to be prepared for this career and that begins in high school with taking the right courses. When you plan, you can achieve your goals more efficiently.

Step #4: Find Career Titles in this Cluster.
Use the Career Cluster Model to learn about the pathway options and job titles available in each area.

Step #5: Check out the education, salary and growth rates of this career cluster.
Scroll through the documents to find your career cluster page. Here the career titles are listed with the education needed for each. You will also learn about the annual and hourly salaries and the employment opportunities.

Step #6: Learn as much as you can about your chosen Cluster Area.
You can do this by a job shadow and by talking to people who have these jobs. Then begin to check out programs for the additional training you need for these careers. Talk with your teachers and guidance counselors.

Additional Resources
Are you interested in the business world and ways to discover new and exciting products that consumers will love? Do you like being in charge, having a vision, and inspiring others to follow your leadership and make that vision come true? Or maybe you prefer the sales part of business and the opportunity to establish great relations with others, learning about the products they want and how to best meet their needs. Well fasten your seat belts and hop aboard this “jet to success” as you are about to explore the exciting and financially rewarding world of marketing, sales, and services that make up much of the business world and our free enterprise system. Check here for details.

Welcome to Careers In Marketing! This site is designed to help you find a rewarding and interesting job in the world of marketing. You will find some of the best information on the internet on careers in fields like retailing, product management and market research. You will also find links to quite a few other websites, firm listings and recommended books. Good luck!