advertising sale agents, and sales managers are expected to increase by nearly 9,000 jobs with retail sales jobs alone accounting for more than 3,000 of those.
Sales representatives sell a specific product or service for a company and may call or visit a customer in order to make a sale. Earnings in this type of career can vary, but the average is $ 41,200 per year.
Advertising sales agents sell advertising for companies including radio and TV stations, magazines and newspapers. An experienced agent can earn about $ 48,600 each year.
Real estate agents help people buy, sell or rent property. They must pass a test to get their real estate license, be good communicators, have negotiating skills, and be able to walk clients through the purchasing or selling process. More than half of real estate sales agents do not have a college degree and annual earnings average around $ 32,800 in our area.
Customer service is also a booming field in Northwest Arkansas. Our economy is projected to add more than 1,000 customer service representatives in the coming years. People in these positions help customers resolve issues surrounding a product or service. They may also schedule service or installation appointments. If you are a good communicator and enjoy helping others this could be a good fit for you. On average, customer service representatives earn $ 33,800 per year.
A background in business basics could put you on the path to a successful career in professional services. You can start by taking business and entrepreneurship classes in school that teach skills such as accounting, business computer applications, and marketing.
If you choose to pursue a certificate or degree after high school, you have several options locally. The University of Arkansas, John Brown University, Northwest Technical Institute, and Northwest Arkansas Community College offer business degree programs. Students at NWACC also have the opportunity to transfer to the University of Arkansas’ Walton College of Business.
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