Telemarketers

Sell goods or services over the phone.

Telemarketers sell goods or services over the phone. They usually read from scripts to persuade customers to buy a product or service. Sometimes they are asking for donations, rather than selling.

Wages	$19.24 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
On the Job	Work Activities Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services. Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers. Maintain records of customer accounts. Identify potential customers. Explain technical product or service information to customers. Develop content for sales presentations or other materials. Answer customer questions about goods or services. Monitor market conditions or trends. Schedule appointments with prospective customers.
Career Pathways	Professional Sales
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