What matters more when applying to “sales” or “marketing” jobs?

Wish there was an option "E" that stated "All of the above". (smiles)

 

Interesting enough I didn't have A, B, C, or even D when i applied for my first job. I wanted to earn money to have my "fun" and help parents out at the same time with the financial burden. I remember being there with a one page CV which had almost nothing of relevance sitting amongst a group of gentlemen well suited and equipped with necessary documentation etc. I stepped into the interview board room laughing knowing I didn't stand a chance..... and then i got hired because they said I had "it". (smiles ty, this question brought back some good old memories)

In order of priority :1 / D : Proven Track Record -2 / Experience3 / Degree -4 / Previous employer 

My answer would be all the above when applying to a Marketing vacancy, but it also depends on the candidate whom can understand the interviewer's exact need and convince him he/she is the one!

Your degree doesn't really matters when applying to any sales position, in my opinion its a talent which can be improved by experience...

 

I think they all do matter. But if I have to choose I would say D ( Because if you have that then you're a qualified sales person and that's what matters regardless of anything else.)

B. How well you adapt to the situation with past experience can be helpful in tackling near-term obstacles. Job may not be always same but approach should be the same.

mostly B & c .

The answer would be D. This is because the saying goes getting a sales job is easy but keeping it is difficult. So it is always safer to recruit a person who has survived and excelled in the sales field for at least1 or2 years. He would be able to handle the pressure and perform.

• Not only in a marketing job but even in a HR , manegerial or operation profile a person with a strong slaes backgound will succeed. Because he would have less ego and listen to others as his customers. Even in customer service a person with a sales back ground would fit in.

All of the above options are important.

 

When it comes to sales, experience is vital as to education. And for marketing, educations is more important than experience.

I believe its easier to sell than marketing. You need different techniques and knowledge when it comes to marketing a product or service.

D. Your proven track record

I agree with Abdul Rahman Zaheer's answer. One should have all the options in the order of D,B,C,A to secure a good "Sales" or "Marketing" job.

Track record and experience