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Marketing

Think about the ads you see every day on TV, in your feeds or even on a drive. They’re put there by people who work in marketing, which can include jobs and functions like advertising, public relations, media planning and sales strategy.

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Career Pathways

  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Research
  • Merchandising
  • Professional Sales

Common Majors To Study

  • Marketing Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Advertising
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Applied Economics
  • Consumer Merchandising
  • Business Administration and Management

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

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Marketing

Driver / Sales Workers

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

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Median Salary

35,420

Job Outlook

+9%
Marketing

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

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Median Salary

131,870

Job Outlook

+8%
Marketing

Marketing Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

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Median Salary

157,620

Job Outlook

+8%
Marketing

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

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Median Salary

74,680

Job Outlook

+8%
Marketing

Public Relations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

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Median Salary

134,760

Job Outlook

+7%
Marketing

Fundraising Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

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Median Salary

119,200

Job Outlook

+7%
Marketing

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate 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.

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Median Salary

135,160

Job Outlook

+6%
Marketing

Public Relations Specialists

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

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Median Salary

66,750

Job Outlook

+6%
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Military Jobs in Action

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Gary Hobin
Major | Army
International Relations Officer
Today, Gary is retired from his international relations role in the Military, but he still teaches that subject at the Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). He’s come full circle to teach others the skills he picked up during his 22-year career.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Marketing

Military Vehicle Drivers

Vehicle drivers in the Military operate a multitude of vehicles in direct support of mission requirements. They operate all-wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain to transport personnel and cargo. Military vehicle drivers operate and perform preventive maintenance on light and heavy-duty vehicles such as buses, trucks and semi-trailer combinations, forklifts, and wrecker/recovery vehicles.

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Median Salary

60,682

Workforce Count

17,779
Marketing

Military International and Civil Affairs Officers

International and civil affairs officers have extensive in-country experience in a designated region. They build effective relationships with governments, militaries, and local citizens and they support a variety of international engagement activities, from humanitarian relief to intelligence collection. They serve as primary advisors to government agencies across service branches on all stages of operations planning because of their regional and cultural expertise.

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Median Salary

108,313

Workforce Count

14,693
Marketing

Military Public Affairs Officers

Public Affairs Officers research, plan, budget, execute, and evaluate operations involving the public. They liaise with the news media and provide guidance to senior leaders on decisions that impact mission success. They also collect and present information to internal staff on current operations and matters affecting the military community.

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Median Salary

131,956

Workforce Count

2,942
Marketing

Military Sales and Stock Specialists

Military sales and stock specialists manage the operation of military retail stores. They keep stock of merchandise, record transactions and deposits, and provide military personnel with a friendly, convenient option to easily get their necessities on base or onboard ships. Other duties include pricing of merchandise, accounting and bookkeeping, and making deposits of cash.

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Median Salary

60,910

Workforce Count

4,748
Marketing

Military Store Managers

Store managers provide oversight to the daily functions within a retail facility and make sure stores are stocked and staffed appropriately. They ensure stores operate efficiently so service members can get in, get what they need, and get on with their mission. Typically, anyone working in the store reports to the store manager.

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Median Salary

97,093

Workforce Count

15,458
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