• Telemarketers
  • Marketing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 28,900
    $24,310 range bar $41,090
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Telemarketers solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

What do they typically do

  • Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted
  • Deliver prepared sales talks to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation
  • Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements
  • Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers
  • Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources like telephone directories and purchased lists
  • Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers
  • Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals
  • Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services or to request donations for charitable causes

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth -2.0%
Job Openings 445

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Education & Training

  • Education

    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
    Associated Programs or Majors
    License
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