Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $50,000Overview
Telemarketers make and receive phone calls on behalf of a company in order to sell its goods, market its services, gather information, receive orders and complaints, solicit donations, and/or handle other miscellaneous business.
Telemarketing professionals might work directly for one company or for several companies that use the same service. In addition to selling, telemarketers place and receive calls in order to raise funds, conduct marketing research surveys, or raise public awareness. Accordingly, a wide variety of organizations in many industries employ telemarketers. There are approximately 136,900 people who work part time or full time as telemarketers.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Outgoing
Talkative
Career Ladder
Telemarketing Manager or Trainer
Experienced Telemarketer
Entry-Level Telemarketer
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