Sales and Related Occupations
Advertising sales agents
(O*NET 41-3011.00)
Sell or solicit advertising, including graphic art, advertising space in publications, custom made signs, or TV and radio advertising time. May obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailer to use sales promotion display items.
- 2000 employment: 155,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
(O*NET 41-9091.00)
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
- 2000 employment: 166,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: A decline
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Parts salespersons
(O*NET 41-2022.00)
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
- 2000 employment: 260,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: A decline
- Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Telemarketers
(O*NET 41-9041.00)
Solicit orders for goods and services over the telephone.
- 2000 employment: 572,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
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