Month: July 2021

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Pay Is High and Jobs Are Plentiful, but Few Want to Go Into Sales

The Pay Is High and Jobs Are Plentiful, but Few Want to Go Into Sales The work has changed in recent years, but young workers may associate it with high-pressure tactics; ‘talent is limited’ The Pay Is High and Jobs Are Plentiful, but Few Want to Go Into Sales Salespeople make good money and get […]

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Without the American Jobs Plan, clean energy jobs will go to China and Europe

© Getty Images While attention has primarily focused on the infrastructure negotiations, many people failed to notice a rare moment of bipartisanship when the Senate passed legislation that directs nearly a quarter-trillion dollars towards research and development, aimed at bolstering competitiveness with China. But even if the newly negotiated infrastructure deal also passes, it still […]

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How to Become a Wholesale or Manufacturing Sales Representative

Educational requirements vary with the type of product sold. If the products are not scientific or technical, a high school diploma is generally enough for entry into the occupation. If the products are scientific or technical, sales representatives typically need at least a bachelor’s degree. Education A high school diploma is typically sufficient for many […]

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State Farm Returning $400M to California Auto Customers

March 11, 2021 The State Farm dividend applies to roughly 3.5 million private passenger auto policies in California. Through the dividend, customers can expect to receive a check of 18% of premium, or averaging about $100 per policy, for the time period from June 1 to Dec. 31, 2020. “State Farm is once again returning […]

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Inside the decline of sales occupations

By Michael Rieley Download PDF Version RELATED ARTICLES Trends in producer prices between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail trade establishments Holiday employment in retail trade Sales workers connect consumers to products and services. Whether proactively contacting potential customers through phone calls or text messages, making in-person demonstrations, or by being available in retail stores to answer […]

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50 Best Companies to Sell for in 2020

For the 20th year, the corporate research team at Selling Power has identified and ranked the best companies to sell for among the top sales forces in the United States. The list encompasses companies of all sizes – with sales forces ranging from fewer than 100 salespeople to companies with sales-force numbers in the thousands. […]

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Coronavirus Wipes Out 5 Years of US Solar Job Growth

The American solar industry is losing jobs at a faster rate than the broader economy, SEIA says. by Jeff St. John May 18, 2020 The U.S. solar sector has lost 65,000 jobs due to the COVID-19 crisis, erasing five years of job gains, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. According to a new SEIA […]

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