Employment

Marketing professionals were found in virtually every industry. Sales representatives held about 359,300 jobs nationally in 2012; about 63 percent were employed in wholesale trade, retail trade, manufacturing, and the finance and insurance industries. Advertising and promotions representatives held about 216,000 jobs nationally in 2012; about 24 percent worked in advertising, public relations, and related services. Overall employment of marketing professionals is expected to increase by 12 percent nationally from 2012 through 2022.

Source:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015 edition, Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers and Sales Managers.