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Marketing & Sales

Overview

Marketing & Sales covers careers in advertising, brand strategy, market research, retail and direct sales that connect products and services to customers. It spans Market Research & Analytics, Marketing & Advertising, Retail & Customer Experience and Strategic Sales with roles from brand strategist and SEO specialist to sales director.

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At a glance

4

Core sub-clusters

8+

Emerging job roles

Every Industry

Where skills apply

Top 5 Occupations

Based on Employment Growth

More about the Marketing & Sales industry

The Marketing And Sales industry connects products, services and ideas to the people who need them. It's about understanding what audiences want, communicating value clearly and building relationships that drive growth. From the brand campaigns you see online to the sales conversations that close deals, this field shapes how businesses grow and how consumers make decisions.

The industry is broken down into four main fields. Market Research, Analytics & Ethics gathers and analyses data to understand trends and consumer behaviour. Marketing & Advertising creates and manages campaigns across digital and traditional channels. Retail & Customer Experience covers everything from store operations and visual merchandising to customer service and satisfaction. Strategic Sales focuses on building client relationships, driving business development and achieving commercial targets.

The field is being transformed by technology. AI-based marketing content creators, influencer marketing specialists, e-commerce analysts and customer experience officers are among the emerging roles redefining how brands reach audiences. Entry ranges from short retail or marketing courses to degrees, and marketing skills apply across every industry on the planet.

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Wentworth Ave,
Surry Hills,
Sydney, 2010