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FIELD ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, IN-DEPTH: Stayed True to His Passion
About this video
Derek is a Field Engagement Specialist for a Solar company. Derek worked at a non-profit for 2 years prior to working at his current job. But he chose the jobs he chose because he wanted his work to be meaningful, which is why he's a strong proponent for Solar.
School: San Francisco State University
Degree: Philosophy - Environmental Studies
Job Title: Field Engagement Specialist
Job Summary: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Job Description
Sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product features, answer any questions that their customers may have, and negotiate prices.
On-the-Job Training
Many companies have formal training programs for beginning wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives that last up to 1 year.
Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
14 to 18 percent
Typical schedule
Full-time, Flexible
Typical workplace
Indoor, Office, Travel, Home
Personal Qualities
People skills, Analytical skills, Networking, Teamwork, Verbal communication skillsEducational Path
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree
Recommended Education Degree
Bachelor's degree
Recommended Majors
Sales and MarketingMarketing
Communication
Business
Business Administration and Management
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