(Baruch) Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations Degree, Program Information at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneurial economics, basic sales skills, the distribution channels for goods and services, and supervised practical application experiences. Find Colleges Offering Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations Degree.

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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Job Description
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,730
- Average Annual Salary: $62,470
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.03
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,590
- Average Annual Salary: $68,030
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.71
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,530
- Average Annual Salary: $61,950
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.79
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7,140
- Average Annual Salary: $72,680
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.94
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 156,568
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 156,379
- Percent Job Growth: -0.1%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Job Description
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,270
- Average Annual Salary: $71,060
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.16
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,060
- Average Annual Salary: $63,750
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.65
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,790
- Average Annual Salary: $67,980
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.68
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 8,020
- Average Annual Salary: $64,240
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.89
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 287,429
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 287,810
- Percent Job Growth: 0.1%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Retail Salespersons
Job Description
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 34,470
- Average Annual Salary: $26,980
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.97
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 48,670
- Average Annual Salary: $28,780
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.84
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 27,110
- Average Annual Salary: $25,950
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.48
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 158,940
- Average Annual Salary: $27,090
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.02
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 4,476,942
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 5,033,766
- Percent Job Growth: 12.44%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Job Description
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 11,640
- Average Annual Salary: $74,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.80
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 20,210
- Average Annual Salary: $72,720
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.96
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 10,040
- Average Annual Salary: $69,730
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.52
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 68,630
- Average Annual Salary: $73,210
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.20
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,562,254
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,693,014
- Percent Job Growth: 8.37%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Telemarketers
Job Description
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,240
- Average Annual Salary: $29,370
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.12
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,060
- Average Annual Salary: $27,360
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.16
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,250
- Average Annual Salary: $29,910
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.38
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 8,890
- Average Annual Salary: $31,970
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.37
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 394,783
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 355,732
- Percent Job Growth: -9.9%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	488	326	162

By Gender
Male	196	120	76
Female	292	206	86

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	81	50	31
American Indian	1	1	-
Black	42	38	4
Asian	127	79	48
Hispanic	57	52	5
White	180	106	74
Unknown	-	-	-