Sales and Marketing Career Guide

Looking for an exciting, fast-paced industry? A career in Sales and Marketing is in high demand. Use this guide to gain valuable insights, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level job in Sales and Marketing.
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Sales and Marketing Average Starting Salaries

Social Media Manager
Vancouver, BC
$30,142
Calgary, AB
$31,820
Edmonton, AB
$30,541
Winnipeg, MB
$25,893
Toronto, ON
$32,590
Ottawa, ON
$29,028
Montreal, QC
$29,905
Halifax, NS
$25,329
Customer Sales Representative
Vancouver, BC
$30,766
Calgary, AB
$32,766
Edmonton, AB
$32,106
Winnipeg, MB
$27,367
Toronto, ON
$30,925
Ottawa, ON
$29,914
Montreal, QC
$29,755
Halifax, NS
$27,436
Marketing Coordinator
Vancouver, BC
$35,238
Calgary, AB
$39,620
Edmonton, AB
$39,310
Winnipeg, MB
$32,291
Toronto, ON
$33,948
Ottawa, ON
$34,676
Montreal, QC
$34,933
Halifax, NS
$32,334
Project Coordinator
Vancouver, BC
$43,793
Calgary, AB
$48,561
Edmonton, AB
$47,173
Winnipeg, MB
$40,525
Toronto, ON
$41,823
Ottawa, ON
$41,929
Montreal, QC
$39,033
Halifax, NS
$39,275

Considering a career in Sales & Marketing?

Students and grads in Sales and Marketing have the opportunity to work in a variety of fields in the public and private sectors. These industries are focused on advancing the goals and objectives of a business � if you want to make an impact, there are opportunities for you.

"I look at my relationship with our customers as a partnership: the more I can do for them, the more profitable they will be in their business."

Jamie Kuepfer
Sales Manager

Key skills:

  • Confident
  • Self-motivated
  • Active-listening
  • Results-oriented
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