The University of Texas at Tyler Sales, Distribution, and Marketing
Career Options For Graduates
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- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Job DescriptionBuy 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. Read more about wholesale and retail buyers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Tyler, TX
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Annual Salary: $43,490
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.91
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 147,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 144,400
- Percent Job Growth: -3.3%

- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Job DescriptionPurchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Read more about purchasing agents in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Tyler, TX
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Annual Salary: $49,150
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.63
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 295,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 336,100
- Percent Job Growth: 40.90%

- Retail Salespersons
- Job DescriptionSell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Read more about retail salespersons in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Tyler, TX
- Total Employment: 3,730
- Average Annual Salary: $22,710
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.92
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 4,489,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 4,863,900
- Percent Job Growth: 374.70%

- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Job DescriptionSell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold. Read more about sales representatives in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Tyler, TX
- Total Employment: 970
- Average Annual Salary: $48,570
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.35
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 1,540,300
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,641,400
- Percent Job Growth: 101.10%

- Telemarketers
- Job DescriptionSolicit orders for goods or services over the telephone. Read more about telemarketers in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 341,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 303,800
- Percent Job Growth: -37.8%

Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 1 |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 1 |
| Female | - |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | - |
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