Positions
Many graduates of the Marketing Management program have gone on to become marketing managers and professional sales and customer service representatives. Some have gone on to own their own businesses and others have found careers as managers, merchandisers and buyers within various industries.
Graduates from the Marketing Management program are responsible for creating and/or executing marketing strategies, hiring, training, and supervising employees. They are also responsible for buying and selling product offerings, and planning promotions and advertising campaigns throughout a variety of sectors within today's economy.
Current data confirms careers in business/marketing/management are listed as some of the fastest growing sectors within today's global economy.
Business/marketing/management careers offer flexibility, mobility, and above average pay to match your ability.
Example Careers and Average Wages
|
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
| Advertising Sales Agents |
$22,800 |
$42,900 |
$53,000 |
| Customer Service Representatives |
$26,300 |
$39,800 |
$46,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers |
$52,300 |
$83,500 |
$99,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$38,900 |
$58,400 |
$68,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
$27,100 |
$40,700 |
$47,500 |
| Management Occupations |
$52,700 |
$102,100 |
$126,800 |
| Marketing Managers |
$74,200 |
$121,900 |
$145,700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
$37,400 |
$64,600 |
$78,200 |
| Sales and Related Workers |
$25,400 |
$45,500 |
$55,600 |
| Sales Managers |
$69,800 |
$118,900 |
$143,400 |
Source: 2021 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development