Top 10 Sales Positions in 2020

The job search for sales and marketing positions is changing. Creativity and charisma won’t cut it in the 2020 job search – you’ll need proven tech skills and a solid understanding of your industry’s most important digital platforms to crack into the job market.

Add to that the recent pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, like a 99.3% spike in online sales over three months that hit a record-breaking $3.9 billion in May according to Statistics Canada [1], and it’s clear why modern sales jobs value data-driven, digital approaches.

Here are the top 10 sales positions for the 2020 job search and what they are paying in BC.

Top 10 Sales Positions in British Columbia 2020

1. Marketing Manager

These experts in marketing can find work in a wide range of fields, from commercial and government sectors to advertising and PR firms as strategists and leaders who manage a team of specialized marketers. With companies re-focusing their budgets on social media and digital advertising, savvy marketers will be necessary to implement these strategies.

Median wage in BC: $40.00

2. Sales Statistician

With the wealth of information produced by consumers’ online traffic, habits, and purchases, companies are eager to leverage data to their advantage. Sales Statisticians apply mathematical and statistical theories to marketing to assess financial impact of sales strategies.

Median wage in BC: $38.46

3. Sales Analyst

In a data driven advertising environment, sales analysts take on the important role of evaluating and identifying trends in sales through the analysis of industry data. This involves collecting and analyzing data and presenting it in coherent and informative reports to your team and to managers.

Median wage in BC: $33.65

4. Digital Marketing Coordinator

With social media ad spending up 13% last year and 25 million Canadians using social media, professionals in digital marketing are increasingly sought after who ca efficiently use marketing budgets and drive sales via digital technology.

Median wage in BC: $28.75

5. Social Media Manager

Social media is obviously a huge part of sales and marketing today,

with nearly every major company running social media accounts to target their key demographics. This job keeps their socials on-brand, engaging with customers online, driving marketing engagement, and posting content to attract sales.

Median wage in BC: $28.75

6. Real Estate Agent

Home sales are already rebounding post-pandemic, as The Canadian Real Estate Association noted that June home sales in Canada were up 63% in June this year, compared to a 15.2% rise in June 2019 while the number of listings increased by 49.5% . Real estate agents will have plenty of work on their hands if demand continues to rise.

Median salary in BC: $25.90

7. Sales Engineer

These specialists market technology and scientific products to businesses, persuading them to choose their product over the competition. A strong understanding of how your products work and knowledge of science and engineering are key to success whether they are working directly for a manufacturer or a sales firm.

Median wage in BC: $23.08

8. Medical Device Sales Representative

Though it may sound specific, the MedTech job market has experienced major job growth owing to technological advances like nanotechnology and robotics that can be applied to surgery, treatment, and diagnostics.

Median wage in BC: $23.08

9. Software Sales Representative

For those who are at ease with technical jargon and computer terminology, a job selling software can put their communication skills to good use. You’ll need the ability to explain processes in simple terms to novices but also possess a deeper knowledge to convince experts in the field. You’ll conduct demonstrations, answer enquiries, and network to succeed.

Median wage in BC: $23.08

10. Sales Representative

As consumers and corporations tighten their budgets through the pandemic, sales have dropped in sectors across the board, meaning that companies are in need of professionals that can drive sales and ensure a post-pandemic recovery that keeps their product in high demand. Salespeople who are able to can drive sales while effectively navigating the economic downtown will be in high demand for 2020.

Median wage in BC: $22.77

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