I am a product specialist, I manage our electronics distribution worldwide helping and supporting them in selling our utility locators and tracking systems. I am required to know all of the in and outs of the product that I deal with. I travel and give demonstrations on their proper use and if needed I repair them. I also spend time learning about the new and improved products that my compny is develping, so that I can stay up on the latest technolgy.
Actual Career: Electronics Account Manager/ Product specialist
Industry:
Construction Career Field:
Sales Company Position:
Specialist Location:
OKLAHOMA, Central RegionRequired Level of Education:
Other Actual Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Field of Study:
Organizational Management Name of Educational Institue:
Oklahoma Christian University (OK) Type of Educational Institute:
Private College Length of Time in Career:
4 yrs Annual Earnings, 1st Year:
30,000-40,000 Annual Earnings, Last Year:
30,000 – 40,000 Weekly Hours:
45 Ordinary Shift:
Day Required Travel Amount:
up to 50% travel
Actual Comments from the holder of this Actual Career
How do you feel about this Actual Career?
I enjoy this particular career for the simple fact that I deal with people on a daily bases and I am responsible for affecting sales in a possitive way. I enjoy helping the company be successful.
Was your degree helpful in your career field?
Yes
In your opinion, what kind of education did you need to get this career?
Any business degree that focuses on management skills and sales skills. With some feild experience in utility location should help with this position.
Experience, Skills, Specialized Training, Licenses, or Certifications:
12 years feild experience, speaking skills, training skills, utility locating certification from Staking university, customer service experience,
time management skills.
Just one more thing….
This is a specialized career and it will take some knowledge of utility locating products and theory of locating knowledge to get the skills and knowledge needed to compete in this field.
