Potential earnings
£45,555.12
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of sales occupations.
Main tasks
- Negotiates agreements for the passage of supply lines over or under land/property and the siting of supporting structures and other items.
- Provides demonstrations of a product within retail stores, exhibitions and trade fairs to promote interest amongst potential customers.
- Organises parties in private households to sell clothing, fashion accessories, giftware and other goods.
- Obtains orders for advertising, financial, catering, printing and transportation services.
- Advises clients and agents on insurance related problems, seeks new outlets for business and quotes premiums, bonus rates, tax concessions, etc..
- Assesses characteristics of goods/services being sold and decides on main selling points.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£23,560.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 4% |
| Level 1 | 3% |
| Level 2 | 30% |
| Level 3 | 24% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 5% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 28% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 7% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.