Marketing professionals are found in virtually every industry. With the importance and high visibility of the marketing professional in the organization, this career path is often the path to advancement. While the marketing field offers a variety of professional directions, some common personal traits for the marketing specialist are maturity, creativity, motivation, resistance to stress, flexibility and decisiveness. Communication skills are critical, both oral and written. Tact, people focus, and ability to relate to customer needs are vital.
Salaries vary by industry but often combine base plus bonus or commission.
Entry level salaries range from the early to mid twenties.