Top 10 Best Sales Jobs Available Now and Forever
It has always been the case that, for middle-class individuals, the best and quickest way to become financially comfortable is to excel as a salesperson for an excellent product or service. That hasn't changed.Lee Iacocca, Ross Perot, and Henry Ford became rich and famous because they recognized that being a salesperson is essentially the same as being a leader.
Most people who are unemployed are in that position because they are afraid to rely on themselves to guide others toward products and services they actually need.
In this time of economic hardship, millions are staying home due to shyness, despite the availability of good sales jobs. Prestigious positions with excellent incomes are going unfilled simply because people are unwilling to embrace the principle that learning to sell is just another form of learning to lead.
Our committee of 50 people (15 of whom are sales professionals) has compiled a list of ten jobs that are available immediately to any qualified applicant, along with examples of how to apply.
The next time you look at your checkbook, or if your spouse complains about the family income level, or you need to borrow, just review this list and consider applying to one of these jobs.
ALL of them can be done part-time until they start paying their way, and NONE of them require a significant upfront investment.
All you need is courage, a good command of the English language, common sense, and a WILLINGNESS to learn to lead. (Even the English language requirement can be flexible if English is your second language.)
In every case, there are individuals already working in these roles who earn in excess of $200,000 per year, every year.
The phrase, "I don't like to act like a salesperson," is the same as saying, "I don't like to act like a leader."
Dozens of funds continually look for ambitious individuals wanting to earn a good living. Some of these firms link with annuity companies. Vanguard is one of the best. Two licenses are normally required for the mutual fund/annuity combination position.
These jobs are open to the public, even if you haven't graduated from the college or university you wish to represent. For example, Linda Christas College (www.lindachristas.org) has its Ambassador Program. Linda Christas provides all support materials and training free of charge, and they are a real pleasure to work with.
One of the fabulous 50 who put together this list is an Ambassador, and she informs us that the College is growing by leaps. A license is not required. However, integrity and an appreciation for education are essential. Many other colleges struggling to keep enrollments high are also looking for great people.
The days when vehicle sales were unprofessional are over. Today, whether we are talking about powerboats, airplanes, or automobiles, there are thousands of jobs available nationally for someone who can sell these beautiful vehicles.
Our community's Harley Davidson outlet is one of the best places to work on the planet, and the money is terrific. However, one must not be afraid to lead.
It is common for a successful business consultant to earn more than $200,000 per year. These jobs are available to everyone. However, the older individual is often selected since, in order to consult convincingly, one must have earned that right.
After the shedding of 200,000 representatives, the field is once again beginning to percolate. Your local banks have programs for these kinds of individuals. With the proper attitude, one can find oneself with a great income. Licenses required.
All the drug companies are always on the lookout for great sales talent. Most physicians depend on pharmaceutical representatives to give them the latest information relative to ongoing research. The samples left with physicians encourage the writing of prescriptions for the medicines involved.
For more than a century, life and health insurance sales positions have started many a business career. Not only is life and health insurance one of the biggest sales areas in the world, but working with business owners to insure their livelihoods is also extremely rewarding.
From Pratt Whitney to Lockheed Martin and McDonnell Douglas, the best jobs go to engineers who can sell and keep clients happy. When travel is required, it is normally first class. No license is required. However, a solid engineering background plus an in-shop apprenticeship is frequently essential.
Most toy outlets can pay well for persons who generate sales. For example, Toysperiod.com has an ongoing need for BRICKSPEAK sales representatives.
Those who are audiophiles, love toys, and enjoy working with pleasant folks with high standards will enjoy this kind of sales position. There are also other opportunities within the toy industry limited only by your imagination. Many toy representatives will work for several outlets at once. It is never too late to be young at heart.
Many of the finest mortuaries in the world also have positions available.
Some persons, of course, do not like the "environment" which often surrounds the desks of pre-need sales personnel. However, with the Internet, more and more positions can be structured so that your only appearance at the cemetery is when you have a prospective client.