Potential Career/Occupation Information

Occupation Information table

Overview:	Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Duties:
Degree(s):	A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences  A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)  A.A.S. Management: Marketing Concentration  A.S. Business Administration (Accounting and Marketing)
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to grow 5% to 8% percent from 2018 to 2028, which matches the average growth rate for all occupations.
Education Level:	Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college (some are 5 years) is required to be considered for this occupation.
Recommended Skills:	Actively looking for ways to help people. Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made. Allocating and budgeting your time for different tasks so that things get done when needed. Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems. Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do. Persuading, encouraging and motivating others to accept your ideas. The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports. Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions.
Recommended Values:	Being able to decide on how to get something done without significant direction from someone else. Having a level of income that will afford you with luxuries, and which will allow you to become financially independent. Persuading and influencing others to change their attitudes, behavior, and/or opinions. Having a job where you can spend a significant amount of time outside.

* National data collected by the Department of Labor in 2014 with projections through 2024. For New York green job information .

* For New York salary data information .

* For New York green job information .

Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.