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Sales
Sell products and services.
7 careers$65,496 median payHigh AI risk
📋 What You'll Do
- •Prospect and qualify potential customers
- •Present products and services to clients
- •Negotiate prices and close deals
- •Build and maintain customer relationships
- •Meet sales quotas and targets
- •Process orders and handle transactions
🎓 Education & Training
Typical Path
High school diploma to bachelor's degree
Time Investment
Entry-level immediate, advancement with results
Common Credentials
- • Industry-specific product certifications
- • Sales methodology certifications
- • Real estate or insurance licenses for those fields
👤 Who This Is For
Good fit if you:
- ✓Competitive individuals motivated by earning potential
- ✓People who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Those who handle rejection well
- ✓Individuals who thrive on goals and targets
Not ideal if you:
- ✗Those uncomfortable with rejection
- ✗People who dislike commission-based pay
About Sales Careers
Sales careers drive business revenue by connecting products and services with customers who need them. From retail associates helping shoppers to account executives closing major deals, sales professionals are the front line of commerce.
This field rewards persuasion, persistence, and relationship-building, often with uncapped earning potential.
Core Skills Needed
Persuasion and negotiationCommunication and presentationResilience and persistenceProduct knowledgeRelationship buildingGoal orientation and driveActive listening
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| Career | Category | Median Pay | Training | AI Resilience | Find Jobs |
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| Sales | $115,000 | 2-4yr | 🟢AI-Resilient | ||
| Sales | $115,000 | 2-4yr | 🟡AI-Augmented | ||
Sales Representatives, Services3 specializations | Sales | $76,742 | 2-4yr | 🟠In Transition | |
Sales Representatives5 specializations | Sales | $65,496 | 2-4yr | 🟠In Transition | |
Other Sales Workers8 specializations | Sales | $55,046 | 6-24mo | 🟡AI-Augmented | |
Sales Supervisors2 specializations | Sales | $53,266 | 2-4yr | 🟠In Transition | |
Retail Sales Workers5 specializations | Sales | $32,270 | 6-24mo | 🟠In Transition |
2 to 4 years•🟢AI-Resilient
2 to 4 years•🟡AI-Augmented
Sales Representatives, Services3 specializations
Sales2 to 4 years•🟠In Transition
Sales Representatives5 specializations
Sales2 to 4 years•🟠In Transition
Other Sales Workers8 specializations
Sales6 months to 2 years•🟡AI-Augmented
Sales Supervisors2 specializations
Sales2 to 4 years•🟠In Transition
Retail Sales Workers5 specializations
Sales6 months to 2 years•🟠In Transition