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| CAREER CLUSTER BRIEF |
SALES AND DEMONSTRATION WORK |
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CAREER AREA - BUSINESS |
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| Work activities in this group primarily involve using persuasive techniques to sell and/or demonstrate materials, products, or services, drawing upon some knowledge relevant to items or services sold. Some of these activities occur in retail, wholesale, or similar establishments, while others involve calling on businesses or individuals to make new sales or follow up on earlier ones. Demonstrations are made in many of the selling situations; some demonstrating situations, however, do not involve making sales. | |
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| Facility with words; ability to become familiar with the objects, materials, or services involved; numerical facility and perception for clerical detail; drive and initiative; diplomacy and tact in dealing with people; and powers of persuasion. | |
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Sample Occupations |
| Insurance Agent | Inside Sales Representative |
| Insurance Broker | Telemarketing Sales Representative |
| Real Estate Agent | Manufacturers Representative |
| Real Estate Broker | Sales Representative |
| Outside Sales Representative | Financial Services Sales Representative |
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Related MPC Departments |
| Purchasing and Merchandising | Real Estate |
| Business | |
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