Careers in Sales and Related

Travel Agents

Sales and Related

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Sales and Related

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Sales and Related

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Sales and Related

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Sales and Related

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Sales and Related

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Models

Sales and Related

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Real Estate Brokers

Sales and Related

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Real Estate Sales Agents

Sales and Related

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Sales Engineers

Sales and Related

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above