Marketing managers

Strong job outlook

Overview

Advertising, marketing, public relations and e-business managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of establishments and departments involved in commercial, industrial and e-business advertising, marketing and public relations. They are employed by commercial and industrial establishments, government departments, and advertising, marketing and public relations firms or consulting businesses.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Marketing managers

  • Establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings, assist in product development, and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments.

Job titles

  • agency marketing department manager
  • campaign manager
  • channel marketing manager
  • circulation manager
  • communications director - sales and marketing
  • communications manager

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition
The labour market information for this career is aggregate data for Advertising, marketing and public relations managers

Annual salary

Low

$68,762

Median

$108,451

High

$184,492

Job openings

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Strong job outlook

British Columbia

2,867

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • A university degree or college diploma in business administration or in a related field with a specialization in sales or marketing and Several years of experience as a sales, marketing or public relations representative or in a related occupation are required.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Work Experience

Work experience required

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