Sales and Marketing jobs in Pakistan are always on the boom but one factor that had been lugging along since the 90's or even earlier and still continues in most companies is that there is no distinction between sales jobs and marketing jobs.
At the time of recession almost every department in an organization has to let employees go but there is one department that even in the worst times needs to not only keep employees but get fresh blood as well as veterans on board from time to time; sales and marketing is one important division that companies rely on. It's true that any business formed is for one purpose only and that is to make a profit and even though every department has an important role to play in that process but the Sales and Marketing Department will always be on the top of the list priority.
In Pakistan this trend continues; if you were to pick up the Sundays newspaper and browse through the job section, the sales and marketing column will be the longest because every company is looking to hire the best in their respective industries plus they go the extra mile to hire and train young graduates with zero experience as they can mold these resources within their company culture.
Sales and Marketing jobs in Pakistan are always on the boom but one factor that had been lugging along since the 90's or even earlier and still continues in most companies is that there is no distinction between sales jobs and marketing jobs. Technically there is a vast difference between a marketing executive and sales executive, new graduates also fall into this dilemma but in the recent past with the help of information online and Education Institutes this problem has seen a decline. Where students are prepared and trained in marketing and in sales separately.
If you are looking to enter the field or land sales and marketing jobs in Pakistan the threshold is fairly low compared to other jobs. A graduation degree, irrespective of the field is sufficient enough to get a job in sales and marketing department; in fact small companies would hire you even without the required qualification. Most look for experience and pure talent to sell, this can be found most in Pharmaceutical Industry where sales reps would not be properly educated but all they need to do is pass the company test which would be completely relevant to the product the company sells and they are sent off in the field.
The starting point is easy, if you have the desired qualification you will definitely be suitable for larger corporations but if you do not have an MBA degree in sales and marketing or experience in the field, create your resume and send it to all desired companies. With the ratio of jobs available in Pakistan, you are bound to get a few leads to work with, and all you need is determination to learn and companies will hire and train you but considering all facts and figures, getting a sales and marketing job is far easier than holding onto one, as in this field you have to prove yourself month after month to show that you are learning and getting better and most obvious of all you are getting valuable for the company.
At the time of recession almost every department in an organization has to let employees go but there is one department that even in the worst times needs to not only keep employees but get fresh blood as well as veterans on board from time to time; sales and marketing is one important division that companies rely on. It's true that any business formed is for one purpose only and that is to make a profit and even though every department has an important role to play in that process but the Sales and Marketing Department will always be on the top of the list priority.
In Pakistan this trend continues; if you were to pick up the Sundays newspaper and browse through the job section, the sales and marketing column will be the longest because every company is looking to hire the best in their respective industries plus they go the extra mile to hire and train young graduates with zero experience as they can mold these resources within their company culture.
Sales and Marketing jobs in Pakistan are always on the boom but one factor that had been lugging along since the 90's or even earlier and still continues in most companies is that there is no distinction between sales jobs and marketing jobs. Technically there is a vast difference between a marketing executive and sales executive, new graduates also fall into this dilemma but in the recent past with the help of information online and Education Institutes this problem has seen a decline. Where students are prepared and trained in marketing and in sales separately.
If you are looking to enter the field or land sales and marketing jobs in Pakistan the threshold is fairly low compared to other jobs. A graduation degree, irrespective of the field is sufficient enough to get a job in sales and marketing department; in fact small companies would hire you even without the required qualification. Most look for experience and pure talent to sell, this can be found most in Pharmaceutical Industry where sales reps would not be properly educated but all they need to do is pass the company test which would be completely relevant to the product the company sells and they are sent off in the field.
The starting point is easy, if you have the desired qualification you will definitely be suitable for larger corporations but if you do not have an MBA degree in sales and marketing or experience in the field, create your resume and send it to all desired companies. With the ratio of jobs available in Pakistan, you are bound to get a few leads to work with, and all you need is determination to learn and companies will hire and train you but considering all facts and figures, getting a sales and marketing job is far easier than holding onto one, as in this field you have to prove yourself month after month to show that you are learning and getting better and most obvious of all you are getting valuable for the company.
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