List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

He is someone who plans and directs the promotional and advertising campaigns of companies in order to generate interest in a product or service. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members in order to develop and execute these campaigns and will often act as liaisons between agencies and clients. They typically work in an office. The job is usually stressful, particularly near deadlines. They may also travel to meet with clients or representatives of communications media. Social perceptiveness, active listening, time management, negotiating skills, critical thinking, good communication skills, persuasion abilities, management and financial skills are required. Qualifications in business and management are necessary. University of Malawi, particularly Polytechnic, Mzuzu University and several private tertiary institutions offer this training in Malawi.

He is a person that arranges the selling, renting and management of properties and buildings. They are mainly engaged in the marketing of property available for sale and a solicitor or licenced conveyance is used to prepare legal documents. Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, ability to deal with people of different backgrounds, good business sense, good organizational and time keeping skills, ability to work under pressure and meet clients targets are some of the required skills. Business qualification coupled with huge interest in property dealings would be essential in this career.

Plan, direct and coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demands for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. They further develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Lastly, Marketing Managers oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new product and services. Critical skills, project management, analytical skills, holistic approach and technical skills, creative approach, good communication skills, ability to motivate and inspire people, confidence to sell one's ideas are some of the required traits in this career. Business and or marketing qualifications are needed and several schools offer this training in Malawi including the University of Malawi.

They demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. They may also sell the demonstrated merchandise. Good communication, persuasion, instructive, writing skills, critical thinking, active learning, learning strategies and complex problem solving skills are some of the required skills in this career. Business and Marketing qualifications are necessary. Product promoters work in retail stores, trade shows, exhibitions, and public events to showcase products and generate customer interest.

They plan programs to generate interest in a product or service. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff. Bachelor's degree in marketing, promotion and business is required. Skills like those of a Product Promoter, Marketing Manager are required. They develop promotional campaigns, contests, special events, and loyalty programs to drive customer engagement and sales.

They create and maintain a favourable public image for the organization they represent. They design media releases to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness of its work and goals. They usually work in offices while some attend community activities. Good communication skills, coordination, active listening skill, persuasion abilities, critical thinking, good judgement and decision making skills, service oriented skills and operation analysis are some of the required skills in this career. A Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communication, English or business is required. The University of Malawi mainly Chancellor College and Polytechnic, Malawi Institute of Journalism are among the many institutions that offer training in this career in Malawi.

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and ability to make appropriate judgment are some of the required skills. No formal school is required however, mathematical and some business knowledge is essential. These are the frontline representatives of retail businesses, helping customers find products and complete purchases.

They sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background in engineering. He needs to have sales, marketing, customer and product service knowledge, computer and engineering knowledge. Persuasion, critical thinking, reading comprehension, social perceptiveness and good communication skills are required. Sales engineers combine technical knowledge with sales skills to advise customers on complex products and solutions, often in industries like manufacturing, technology, and industrial equipment.

They sell goods to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product features, answer any question that customers may have, and negotiate prices. Educational requirements vary depending on the product being sold. Excellent sales, negotiation skills, good communication, confidence and motivational abilities, good organizational and time management skills and attention to detail are some of the required skills and abilities in this career.

He manages a sales team. Good organizational skills, communication skills, leadership qualities are some of the required traits in this career. Qualification in business or marketing is necessary. They are responsible for setting sales targets, training team members, monitoring performance, and motivating the team to achieve organizational goals.

They sell transportation, lodging, and admission to entertainment activities to individuals and groups planning trips. They offer advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients. They work in offices, where they spend much of their time on the phone and on computer. Good communication and computer skills are necessary. A formal tertiary qualification in business or marketing field is vital in this career.