Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 7,670 | 37.95 | 19.85 | 46.99 | 78,930 | 41,290 | 97,740 |
| Joplin MSA | 140 | 30.66 | 16.77 | 37.61 | 63,780 | 34,890 | 78,220 |
| Columbia MSA | 130 | 30.55 | 18.02 | 36.82 | 63,550 | 37,490 | 76,580 |
| St Joseph MSA | 70 | 31.25 | 14.89 | 39.43 | 65,000 | 30,960 | 82,020 |
| Springfield MSA | 440 | 35.41 | 19.25 | 43.48 | 73,640 | 40,040 | 90,440 |
| St Louis MSA | 4,560 | 39.87 | 20.54 | 49.53 | 82,930 | 42,720 | 103,030 |
| Kansas City* | 1,600 | 38.09 | 21.99 | 46.14 | 79,224 | 45,733 | 95,969 |
| Central Region* | 330 | 29.50 | 16.98 | 35.76 | 61,365 | 35,320 | 74,387 |
| Northeast Region* | 110 | 24.16 | 8.39 | 32.04 | 50,248 | 17,442 | 66,651 |
| Northwest Region* | 100 | 31.33 | 15.66 | 39.17 | 65,176 | 32,575 | 81,477 |
| Ozark Region* | 530 | 34.66 | 18.13 | 42.92 | 72,083 | 37,701 | 89,274 |
| South Central Region* | 60 | 22.16 | 15.50 | 25.49 | 46,097 | 32,241 | 53,025 |
| Southeast Region* | 240 | 30.38 | 17.66 | 36.74 | 63,190 | 36,731 | 76,419 |
| Southwest Region* | 190 | 30.03 | 17.00 | 36.54 | 62,454 | 35,359 | 76,002 |
| St. Charles* | 310 | 49.22 | 26.61 | 60.52 | 102,375 | 55,359 | 125,883 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,000 | 39.27 | 20.42 | 48.70 | 81,690 | 42,474 | 101,298 |
| St. Louis County* | 2,790 | 39.71 | 20.45 | 49.34 | 82,588 | 42,527 | 102,618 |
| West Central Region* | 140 | 32.11 | 19.84 | 38.24 | 66,783 | 41,277 | 79,536 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 90 | 40.31 | 21.94 | 49.50 | 83,845 | 45,633 | 102,951 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 7,290 | 9,110 | 1,820 | 24.97 | 287 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 3,340 | 4,220 | 880 | 26.35 | 136 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 4,190 | 5,010 | 820 | 19.57 | 142 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 370 | 450 | 80 | 21.62 | 13 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 100 | 130 | 30 | 30.00 | 3 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 130 | 160 | 30 | 23.08 | 2 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 380 | 480 | 100 | 26.32 | 16 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.50 | 2 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 180 | 210 | 30 | 16.67 | 6 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 180 | 220 | 40 | 22.22 | 7 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 100 | 120 | 20 | 20.00 | 4 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
in one of the following
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management (NEW)
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Marketing, Other