Salary Breakdown
Telemarketers
Average
$32,770
ANNUAL
$15.75
HOURLY
Entry Level
$26,470
ANNUAL
$12.73
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,130
ANNUAL
$14.00
HOURLY
Expert Level
$46,740
ANNUAL
$22.47
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Telemarketers
2,630
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Telemarketers
01
Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
02
Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
03
Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
04
Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
05
Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
06
Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
07
Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
08
Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.
09
Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
10
Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists purchased from other organizations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Telemarketers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Selective Attention
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