People with a marketing background can be involved in a wide variety of activities, including sales, customer service, product management, sales promotion, and advertising. Opportunities for ambitious people with training in marketing have never been better. Career advancement Advancement also depends upon the field and type of employer, but there are often career paths into management from marketing. Retail stores usually rely on internal promotion of their employees, so salespeople often advance to management positions within a store or chain. Further advancement is offered to managers who have developed a specialized knowledge about specific product lines.
Entry requirements High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Strong communication and computer skills are recommended.