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.
Work Activities
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Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
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Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
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Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
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Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
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Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
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Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
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Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
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Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
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Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.
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Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
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Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding environmentally sound or sustainable products.
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Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.
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Initiate market research studies, or analyze their findings.
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Conduct economic or commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products or services.
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Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.
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Recommend modifications to products, packaging, production processes, or other characteristics to improve the environmental soundness or sustainability of products.
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Advise business or other groups on local, national, or international factors affecting the buying or selling of products or services.
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Select products or accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.
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Develop business cases for environmental marketing strategies.
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Integrate environmental information into product or company marketing strategies, policies, or activities.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Education Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience 5 years or more work experience
- Training No on-the-job training
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Leadership
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