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- Marketing
- Annual Median Wage$ 28,900$24,310
$41,090
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
- Telemarketers solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
What do they typically do
- Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted
- Deliver prepared sales talks to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation
- Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements
- Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers
- Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources like telephone directories and purchased lists
- Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers
- Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals
- Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services or to request donations for charitable causes
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -2.0%Job Opening 445Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs33842832Change -552