Marketing, the transfer of goods and services among businesses and consumers, affects the economy at every level. According to California occupational employment projections, retail trade will be the fastest-growing industry in the state. And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that sales and related occupations will add two million new jobs nationwide by 2012, growing by 12.9 percent. As businesses in America evolve to compete successfully in the global marketplace, a growing need exists for employees with business expertise and the ability to analyze and respond to emerging trends.
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This sector is designed to prepare learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities. Included are four career pathways: E-commerce, which provides instruction in using electronic tools to market products and services; Entrepreneurship, which develops skills and abilities to begin and operate a business independently or with other individuals; International Trade, which focuses on understanding the global business environment; and Professional Sales and Marketing, which builds knowledge of the sales process, sales management, and marketing information management.
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​Marketing, Sales, and Service
Industry Sector
Pathways:

  • E-commerce
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Trade
  • Professional Sales and Marketing
Entry Level Careers
​Technical Level Careers
​Professional Level Careers
(with high school diploma)
(with AA or AS degree or certificate)
​(with BS or BA degree)
Customer Service Representatives
Account Supervisor
Brand Manager
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
E-Commerce Entrepreneur
Economist
Real Estate Sales Agents
Regional Sales Manager
International Trade Specialist
Small Business Entrepreneur
Retail/Wholesale Buyer
Marketing Research Analyst
​Franchisee
​E-Commerce Marketing Specialist
​Wholesales Distribution Manager

Marketing, Sales, and Service Courses can be taken at: