The most sought after jobs in 2015

Candidates in Sales and Marketing are most sought after in 2015, followed by those with expertise in Human Resources and Engineering, a recent study conducted by JobStreet.com revealed.

In another survey, the fastest growing jobs coming out of the last recession have been sales and marketing related. The reason marketing and sales jobs are recession proof is because companies depend on sales for its revenue.

How to become a Marketing Manager

Marketing managers are vital in helping companies meet their sales objectives. They create strategies, conduct research, evaluate product demand, establish pricing strategies, identify a target audience and determine the best way to reach that audience.basically, marketing managers typically have a bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration. Some employers, however, prefer hiring someone with a master's degree, in addition to extensive experience in marketing, advertising, brand management or sales.

Marketing managers are great leaders and communicators. They must have strong sales and presentation skills to persuade people with their ideas. They must be great at juggling several projects at once. Expert knowledge of current marketing trends and multimedia platforms is essential. With the growing dependence on technology, marketing managers should also have strong Internet and computer skills.

Developing a network of contacts in the marketing and business field will help you get a marketing manager job. Furthermore, membership in these associations can help you develop skills necessary for entry-level jobs.

How to become a sales executive

Selling is not purely an intellectual exercise. Sellers are emotional human beings, which is why great salespeople are great at empathising with the customer's moods and emotions through listening and observing as well as knowing what the customer might need.

Like engineers, successful sales people are great at problem solving. Getting a product or idea sold isn't just the sole interest of a sales person, they see the customer's situation as it really is and then attempt to create solutions to satisfy the customer's needs, both financial (return of investment) and emotional (need to be convinced that the product is reliable).

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