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Sales Managers

Marketing $25.96 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate 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.

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

Marketing $16.64 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

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

Marketing $19.42 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Education & Training $24.33 Bachelor's degree 29%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $16.82 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.

Social and Community Service Managers

Human Services $34.23 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Social and Human Service Assistants

Human Services $16.71 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.