# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Meet with customers, research or investigate problems, reconciles accounts, writes reports and creates presentations.
Opportunities:

Financial Specialist (Student Trainee)

Pros:

Growing faster than average

High end of salary is between $80-$100k

Most jobs are available within federal government, such as Department of Defense

Great benefits, including a month of paternity leave

Cons

Not a lot of options in Kentucky area

Entry level pay is low - approx. $30,000

Requires Bachelor degree and 2-3 years of experience, and an MBA is preferred

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Candid Career - Financial Specialist, US Department of Defense

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Candid Career - Financial Specialist, US Department of Defense

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
David is a Financial Specialist within the United States Department of Defense. Based out of Indianapolis, David and his team work largely on optimizing the civilian payroll system. With a background in business and experience in accounting, David helped conceive and implement the Phase Retirement program.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Oversee an organization's wages and benefits that are given to employees and ensures that these plans comply with federal and state regulations.
Pros:
1.  High average salaries
2. Wide variety of industries you can go into
Cons:
1. Usually work lots of overtime, especially during a benefits enrollment period
2. Lower demand for this field will make it more competitive when trying to find a job
3. Usually requires a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of Human Resource experience

# data[].attributes.body
As a specialized role in the field of human resources, labor relations specialists are vital for preparing information for management to utilize during the collective bargaining process. Using their vast knowledge on economics, wage data, labor law, and collective bargaining trends, labor relations specialists interpret and administer employees’ contracts with respect to grievances, wages or salaries, employee welfare, healthcare benefits, pensions, union practices, and other stipulations.

Pros:

Can work in almost any industry

Higher salaries

Cons:

This field is projected to decrease by 8 percent over the next 10 years, so it is very competitive

Addressing labor grievance can be stressful and intense

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
13-1075.00 - Labor Relations Specialists

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs. Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services.
Pros:
1. High median salary of $85k.
2. Wide variety of jobs in many industries.
3. Jobs available in public and private sector.
Cons:
1. Job availability depends on size of market.
2. Bachelor degree typically required as well as related experience.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Interested in becoming a procurement manager? We take a closer look at what the position involves, the responsibilities and qualifications needed. Learn more.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Apple INC. based out of Cupertino,  California develops a wide range of technologies and technical items from phones, computers, TV's, headphones, you name it.
Pros:
1. High Salaries for Corporate Employees.
2. Wide range of jobs a person can do/start in.
3. Traveling if your in the right position.
Cons:
1. At the corporate level they have a "heavy hand" in regulations.
2. Some jobs you may have to go back to school for.
3. Corporate level jobs can be hard to get due to people not wanting to level that certain position.
4. As technology advances, some jobs will go away due to automation and/or AI.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
One of the biggest(if not the biggest) online shopping "store" cite. Amazon has essentially everything anyone could ever need. They also offer so many amenities like free 2 day shipping, movies, TV shows, their own smart devices, etc.
Pros:
1. A pretty nice average salary with plenty of room to grow.
2. Degree is not required if you choose not to get one.
3. Ability to travel with your job
4. Traditional and non-traditional work schedules
5. Opportunity for growth
6. Plenty of benefits including paid sick leave, tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance.
Cons:
1. Entry-level pickers and packers are/can be on their feet for long periods of time, up to and including all shift.
2. Salary on the low side for Entry-level employees.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading non-asset based supply-chain management companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies

PROS:
1. Provides various levels of support and services to areas of the supply chain and operations.
2. Second Shift available.
3. High School Diploma or GED required. Specialist III and IV:
CONS:
1. Pay rate $54,000-$58,000

# data[].attributes.body
Ford is a car company that produces cars for the U.S., while also selling cars worldwide.
Pros:
1. Lots of job opportunities.
2.Good pay and benefits for employees.
3.Tuition assistance for some people.
Cons:
1. Sometimes work can be inconsistent (strikes)
2. Requires a lot of hours of work
3. Can sometimes take awhile to advance

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Ford® - New Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, SUVs, Crossovers, Trucks, Vans & Cars

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Ford® is Built for America. Discover the latest lineup in new Ford vehicles! Explore hybrid & electric vehicle options, see photos, build & price, search inventory, view pricing & incentives & see the latest technology & news happening at Ford.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
UPS is a worldwide shipping service that ships products from various websites to your front door.
Pros:
1. Lots of job opportunities at multiple different levels.
2. Good pay and benefits included with the different jobs
Cons:
1. Have to put in a lot of hours and sometimes unwanted overtime.
2. Different positions can be relatively competitive to get.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
An actuary is a financial risk expert who is responsible for forecasting, assessing, advising and planning for future risks, seen and unforeseen, using knowledge of commercial, market and economic principles.
Pros:
1. High salary careers
2. Above average job growth/demand
Cons:
1. Requires many years of experience to reach high salaries and upper management
2. Limited number of industries for actuary careers

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
The Financial Service Sales Agents sell services and equipment, such as trusts, investments, and check processing services.
Pros:
1. High earning potential
2. Travel is often a key part of the job
3. Many opportunities to move up within this field
Cons:
1. Career requires many additional certifications
2.  The work environment for this career is fast-paced, intense, and stressful.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Assesses and interprets investment strategies and provides guidance to companies on managerial and financial data.
Pros:
1. High demand job and availability.
2. Able to advance quickly and to high salaried jobs.
Cons:
1. Starting Median salary of $50,000
2. Job consists of sitting down a majority of the time.
3. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Bio

Watch Eliza Sorise-Sawyers, financial analyst at Compuware, share what a typical day at work is like. Although studying accounting and finance in school has provided the foundation to her career, it's also been beneficial in her personal life. Because being independent includes financial independence, she implores girls to save, take advantage of compounding interest, and learn to invest in the stock market, even if buying only one share. Eliza also loves animals, and uses her business expertise to volunteer for animal welfare organizations in Detroit.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Career Advice From Eliza Sorise-Sawyers, Financial Analyst

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Watch Eliza Sorise-Sawyers, financial analyst at Compuware, share what a typical day at work is like. Although studying accounting and finance in school has provided the foundation to her career, it's also been beneficial in her personal life.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Commercial Managers and Top Executives devise organizational strategies and set attainable goals that drive further business. As an executive they are responsible for improving performance, policies and programs within a company.
Pros:
1. High median salary of $103,000
2. Decision making and job importance.
3. Ability to travel.
Cons:
1. High stress job
2. Normally requires at least a Master's degree in business or related field.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Interview with David Buzzard, commercial manager, working in the UK construction industry

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Research and analyze terns within the economy, predict future economic conditions, use their data to advise clients with money operations
Pros:
- Expanding job market
- Potential for 6 figure earnings
-Vacation time and Benefits are easily accessible
Cons:
-Typical 9-5 office workday
-Requires Masters degree or PhD
-Outside of office research is required to preform adequately but not much overtime opportunities

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Leading economists and professors explain the role of an economist in society and why young people would be attracted to the field - particularly now after the global crisis.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:  Responsible for the financial health of an organization by handling the following functions:

Produce financial reports

Direct investment activities

Analyze operational costs

Evaluate strengths & weaknesses of a company's interests

Develop strategies & plans to help a company achieve their long-term financial goals

Pros:

1. Position is typically available across a wide variety of industries

2. Attractive entry-level wage range and potential earnings growth over time.

3. Employment growth projected to increase by 19% by 2026.

4. Low risk of automation through AI.

5. Comprehensive benefits package typically available including insurance (health/vision/dental), paid time off, disability, and 401k retirement savings plan.

Cons:

1. Individuals entering profession may face challenge entering career field as a Bachelor’s degree + ~5 years of Business/Financial work experience is often required.

2. Employers are also increasingly choosing individuals with a Masters degree or higher.

3. Overtime is common.  Roughly 1/3 of individuals in this profession routinely worked in excess of 40-hour workweeks.

# data[].attributes.body
Description- An accountant’s job is to prepare assets, liabilities, and capital account entries by analyzing account information. This job is very analytical. You will find that accountants also document financial transactions by entering/analyzing account information.

Pros- 10% job increase (Faster than Average)

-Only required a bachelor’s degree

-Increase pay with CPA

Cons- Usually required a CPA to fall within or above the median

- 25% of the jobs fall within strictly tax service

- Very busy during tax season

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
An accountant is a person who records business transactions on behalf of an organization, reports on company performance to management, and issues financial statements. Here are several examples of the types of transactions in which an accountant may become involved:

In addition to transaction recordation, an accountant produces a number of reports. The key types are as follows:

Financial statements are issued to the owners and/or operators of a business, as well as to lenders and other creditors. The financial statements include the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

Management reports are issued to the management team. The reports are highly customized to the needs of each entity, and may cover such topics as the sales of certain product lines, investigations of cost variances, sales returns, and an analysis of overtime incurred.

Tax reports are issued to several government entities. The reports provide detail regarding the amounts paid for income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, and so forth.

An accountant may also be involved in the creation of a number of processes within a business, which typically include several controls to ensure that assets are properly managed. Examples of such processes are:

Shipments to customers

Receipts from suppliers

Cash receipts from customers

There are many sub-fields within accounting, in which a person can specialize. For example, there are tax accountants, cost accountants, payroll clerks, inventory accountants, billing clerks, general ledger accountants, and collection clerks. This level of specialization is needed in order to increase the efficiency with which certain tasks are conducted.

An accountant may choose to pursue a certification, of which the most prestigious is the certified public accountant (CPA) designation. A CPA license is required before a person can audit the books of a client organization.
Related Courses
Accountants' Guidebook
Bookkeeping Guidebook
New Controller Guidebook

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
An accountant is a person who records business transactions on behalf of an organization, reports on company performance to management, and issues financial statements . Here are several examples of the types of transactions in which an accountant may become involved: Issuing an invoi

# data[].attributes.body
Tax Supervisor- Responsible for supervising tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function. Monitors completion of accurate and minimizes tax obligations of the organization.

Pros- High ROI because of the high starting pay ($77,000 median)

-Your work environment is in doors and typical 9-5 when not in tax season.

- Many benefits which include holiday pay, PTO, 401k, and insurance.

Cons

-Usually required CPA and 2+ years of experience on top of having a bachelor’s degree.

- The work can seem very repetitive

-11% growth in the next 10 years

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Tax Manager requirements and skills. Qualifications to get hired as a Tax Manager. See examples of Tax Manager job descriptions from real companies.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Sell advertising space to businesses and individuals. Understanding different types of advertising and explaining to clients how specific types of advertising can help promote their products or services in the most efficient and effective way.

Pros:
1. With social media growing rapidly, advertising is used in all industries.
2. Getting new accounts is very important, which can lead to lots of travel, based on the client.
3. Gaining new accounts can lead to bonuses and higher commissions

Cons:
1. Signs of decline are seen in the market
2. Working long hours and weekends may be necessary.
3. Upward mobility can be difficult if you're not able to maintain and form new accounts.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Advertising Sales Manager primarily identifies, prioritizes, pursues and closes potential new consumers, ensuring that opportunities are maximized upon in order to facilitate the achievement of current and long-term sales profit and revenue plans. The Advertising Sales Manager performs duties inclusive of negotiation, and external and internal communication for the purpose of ensuring that all opportunities to drive sales volume are capitalized on.

The candidate handed this position will be responsible for advertising sales, inclusive of print and online advertising efforts. The Advertising Sales Manager will have a keen understanding of the market opportunities, industry, and audience for the assigned properties inclusive of growing and managing the market, establishing strategic partnerships, and closely working with consumers and prospective consumers in an effort to develop standards as well as unique advertising programs for the business.

Objectives and Responsibilities of the Advertising Sales Manager

Management: The Advertising Sales Manager handles all of the business's advertising campaigns from their conceptualization to their completion. He is tasked with driving the implementation of consumer plans across multiple products and teams. In his managerial post, the Advertising Sales Manager manages time effectively in order to prospect, grow the existent consumer base, follow up on prospective accounts, and manage the administrative junior department responsibilities.

In this capacity, the Advertising Sales Manager articulates the departmental values and vision as well as those of the overall business to junior advertising sales personnel working directly under his supervision.

Knowledge and Opportunity: The Advertising Sales Manager is tasked with identifying, prioritizing, and closing new consumers in order to meet the business's ad sales revenue and profit targets. The Advertising Sales Manager develops, closes, and manages a pipeline of consumers and prospective consumers and expands these groups' understanding of the business's digital and publication platforms. In this capacity, the Advertising Sales Manager is responsible for ensuring the attainment of new business by employing aggressive advertising techniques.

He also represents the business in industry events, seminars, trade shows, workshops, and meetings to the external business partners and potential consumers in an effort to promote the business/product/service further. The Advertising Sales Manager gathers knowledge that keeps the business at par with the latest advertising trends and industry best practices, which keeps the business at par with competition and promotes the success of ad sales initiatives.

Strategy: The Advertising Sales Manager also plays a strategic role in the advertising sales department where he effectively manages the business's ad sales pipeline and develops a strategy for the long-term sustained success of the ad sales department. In this position he assists in the planning, developing, and evaluating of new consumer-driven advertising initiatives on a consistent basis, developing and acting upon marketing opportunities, based on consumer needs in order to guarantee consumer satisfaction.

The Advertising Sales Manager also creates and continuously improves advertising sales materials, documentation, presentations as well as all of the business's products, establishing individual goals for junior advertising sales personnel that ensure the success of advertising sales efforts at this level and the achievement of ad sales goals and targets.

Research and Analytics: The Advertising Sales Manager also plays a research role in the ad sales department for new advertising approaches that will lead to the capture of new markets. In the same capacity, he conducts analyses and evaluation of the existent advertising sales approaches and their effectiveness. The Advertising Sales Manager also conducts weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual sales pipeline management and forecasting.

In this role, the Advertising Sales Manager works with the analytics department in growing and developing the business's sales advertising proposals and presentations for senior management.

Relationships: The Advertising Sales Manager is also in charge of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with consumers, external partners, and collaborating teams. He ensures strong and continuing relationships as well as continuing flow of information in order to deliver the business's objectives. He develops and maintains a positive reputation for the business in the industry/market, establishing it as a leader and a reliable organization.

The Advertising Sales Manager also maintains healthy relationships with senior sales management through clear communication of the progress of sales advertising campaigns to this senior management and other key stakeholders, providing exceptional consumer insights with a focus on the needs of consumers.

Collaboration: The role of the Advertising Sales Manager is also a collaborative role, where he closely works with the key account department in building and maintaining high-value consumers to the business in order to achieve sales targets continuously. He also works hand in hand with senior advertising sales management in negotiating contracts with consumers on behalf of the business and in accordance with the business's overall objectives. The Advertising Sales Manager additionally coordinates with the creative, production, and management departments in developing advertisement materials and catchy/attractive marketing concepts.

Other Duties: The Advertising Sales Manager performs other related duties assigned or as he deems necessary in the execution of his functions or duties as specified by the Senior Advertising Sales Manager, Head of Advertising Sales, Chief of Sales, or the Employer.

Required Qualifications of the Advertising Sales Manager

Education: The Advertising Sales Manager has to have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or any other related field. An equivalent of the same in working experience is also acceptable for this position.

Experience: A candidate for this position has to have had at least 2 years of working experience in advertising sales experience, working as junior support personnel in the department. The candidate will also demonstrate experience working with CRM systems as well as having experience working in digital/website advertising programs and campaigns or a comparable experience.

A suitable candidate will also have a proven and successful track record of influencing, meeting, and exceeding advertising sales targets as well as the business's overall targets set by the business.

Communication Skills: Communication skills are an absolute necessity for this position, both in written and in verbal form. The Advertising Sales Manager has to have exceptional communication skills and even stronger negotiation skills in order to influence the growth of the sales volume for the business. Communication skills will be necessary for the Advertising Sales Manager during interactions with existent consumers and prospective consumers in terms of retention and acquisition respectively. Effective communication with the consumers will heavily influence their inclination towards the business and, therefore, influence advertisement sales performance.

The Advertising Sales Manager will also need exceptional communication skills if the junior advertising sales department is to be effective in its performance. These skills will also be necessary in the creation of advertising materials that will be used in advertising campaigns and ultimately impact the sales performance of the business. The Advertising Sales Manager must also demonstrate excellent communication skills that are necessary for drafting clear, concise, easy-to-understand, and convincing reports and presentations for senior management, relevant stakeholders, and collaborating personnel, demonstrating an ability to tailor messages uniquely for each group.

Ms Office: The Advertising Sales Manager must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, and PowerPoint, which are necessary for the creation of visually, and verbally engaging reports and presentations for the senior sales advertising management, senior sales executives, relevant stakeholders, and collaborating personnel.

Technological Savvy/Analytical Skills: In a world that has widely accepted technology and technological communication channels in their day to day lives, it is imperative that the Advertising Sales Manager be technologically adept in order to be able to effectively reach consumers and prospects through advertising campaigns launched on these channels.

A candidate must therefore be proficient in the workings of channels such as email, social media, and keep up with any up any upcoming channels. The Advertising Sales Manager also has to demonstrate a keen interest in performance analyses as well as the insights drawn from these. This is in order to constantly review advertising sales campaign initiatives, drawing constant insights on performance improvements.

Interpersonal Skills: A candidate for the position must be an excellent team player, be persuasive with an ability to overcome objections, be self-motivated, and have an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, environment. He must also have an ability to work effectively within a group setting, be highly creative, be target driven being able to work with minimal supervision, be consumer-oriented with a have a good sense of humor, and demonstrate composure in times of uncertainty.

People Skills: An Advertising Sales Manager must also have a natural/organic ability to establish lasting and meaningful relationships that will enable him to lure prospective consumers and retain existent ones in the business, leading to constant achievement of sales targets. He must be approachable and likeable, which will make it easier for supporting sales advertising personnel to follow in his directives and earn him the trust of senior management.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED FOR Advertising Sales Manager

SYNONYMS AND VERY SIMILAR JOBS

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Advertising Sales Manager | Job Profile, Responsibilities, Requirements

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Advertising Sales Manager primarily identifies, prioritizes, pursues and closes potential new consumers, ensuring that opportunities are maximized upon in order to facilitate the achievement of current and long-term sales profit and revenue plans. The Advertising Sales Manager performs duties inclusive of negotiation, and external and internal communication for the purpose of ensuring that all opportunities to drive sales volume are capitalized on.

# data[].attributes.body
Description:
Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They are hired to improve sales and efficiency among sales representatives.

Pros:
1. The median annual wage as of 2017 was approx. $121,000.
2. Sales managers have the potential to be hired across many different industries. So if you have a specific desired industry that you want to work in, chances are you'll be able to become a sales manager for a company in that industry.
3. Most sales managers can make six figure salaries after only five years experience.

Cons:
1. Much of the salaries and potential bonuses for sales managers are commission/performance based.
2. A bachelor's degree is typically required, so you'll have to spend four years and thousands of dollars on a college education.
3. The growth of online shopping and online sales is a potential threat to the demand for sales managers.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A sales manager is the person responsible for leading and coaching a team of salespeople. A sales manager's tasks often include assigning sales territories, setting quotas, mentoring the members of her sales team, assigning sales training, building a sales plan, and hiring and firing salespeople. In large companies, sales quotas and plans are usually set at the executive level, and a manager's main responsibility is to see to it that her salespeople meet those quotas and uphold any policies passed down from above.

Some sales managers were managers from other departments who transferred to sales, but the majority are top-tier salespeople who were promoted to a management position. Because these former salespeople have little or no management training or experience, their main challenge is allowing their sales team to do the selling and limiting themselves to offering whatever guidance the salespeople need.

Because a sales manager's compensation is tied to how many sales her team makes, she's highly motivated to get her salespeople producing. It often leads to a scenario where she micromanages her sales team, hanging over their shoulders and constantly asking for updates. It's especially common with former star salespeople, who tend to want to feel in control of every situation - particularly where their own salary is involved.

Unfortunately, salespeople tend to be independent and self-motivated and don't work well in this kind of environment. As a result, their performance will suffer, leading to a vicious cycle where the sales manager becomes more and more frantic as her team fails to meet their quota. So sales management is a balancing act between providing guidance and direction without taking this to extremes.

Sales managers who are responsible for hiring and firing members of their sales team must learn some human resources skills. If a sales manager doesn't know how to critically review a resume, ask probing questions in the interview, or catch any red flags during the process, she will probably end up hiring salespeople who look good on paper but fail to produce. Firing an employee is never easy, but a sales manager must know when one of her salespeople simply isn't working out - either because he isn't a good fit for the company, or because he isn't a good fit for a sales position at all.

Knowing how to get her team motivated is a critical part of sales management. A smart sales manager has several tools in her arsenal, ranging from silly prizes like paper crowns to major monetary rewards for big producers. She must also know how to motivate a poor producer into getting back on track. And she must recognize when the problem is not a lack of motivation but something more basic, such as the lack of a specific sales skill.

Sales managers must also understand the 'big picture.' In all but the smallest companies, sales managers are at the middle management level of responsibility. They supervise a sales team but are supervised themselves by a higher-level manager, often at the executive level. When a sales manager's team performs well, her supervisor will often give her credit. But if a sales manager's team fails to meet their quota, that executive will expect her to provide a solution.

A sales manager must have excellent communication skills to succeed. She must be able to understand the sales plan and explain it clearly to her sales teams. She must also be able to understand her salespeople's needs and communicate those needs to the executive level. If a problem such as an unrealistic quota arises, she must be able to go to bat for her salespeople with upper management and get the situation resolved. When her salespeople do well, she must show them that their hard work is appreciated, and when they falter she must uncover the reason and fix it.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Here's What to Know on Being a Successful Sales Manager

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A sales manager is the person responsible for leading and coaching a team of salespeople. A sales manager's tasks often include assigning sales territories, setting quotas, mentoring the members of her sales team, assigning sales training, building a sales plan, and hiring and firing salespeople.

# data[].attributes.body
Contract administrator oversees and manages contracts.
Pros:
1. Median salary is over $50,000 a year
2. Job is expected to grow between 8-12%
3. Won't be affected as much by technology
Cons:
1. Need more than a bachelor's degree to get a job
2. Promotion is more based on seniority

# data[].attributes.body
Financial analysts analyze the costs associated with a company's operations. They look for opportunities to create additional revenue for a company.
Pros:
1. Median salary is over $60,000
2. Only need a bachelor's degree
3. Job growth is higher than average
4. They work in various locations
5. Being certified basically guarantees advancement
6. Technology won't take your job
7. Benefits include stock compensation
Cons:
1. Technology will change jobs as it evolves.
2. Most people fail the exam to become certified