Actually some people studied marketing....still not going for marketing jobs then i think something is missing

Medley:
In this social media and internet age, do you need to walk the street

So
...sir, what do you do? PLS I'll like to be part of it.

pocohantas:
I don't think people really hate marketing that much, it's the abuse of its job function that's dreaded.

*Targets are most times difficult or impossible to meet. No one likes the idea of his/her career growth being tied to such.

*Nigerians are not even open to new products. The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know mindset, before you say a word...they'll say they're not interested. (e.g) You have been eating Indomie Noodles for decades and I come to market John Smith Noodles to you, will you budge?

*The products being marketed are most times not competitive enough. You send marketers to go market a product at the same price with competitive brands. The marketers are asked the usual, what will you people give me? They become dumb. No significant difference in the price or services to convince buyers and customers to make that switch to your product.

*Harassment: the guys are scared of not meeting targets because they don't have breast and bumbum. The girls on their part are scared of donating their vaginas. Some men won't subscribe to your services out of their good mind.

U said it all.
Especially at the bolded.
A marketing job can only be interesting if the product has a clear competitive edge and will actually solve a problem for the consumer.

I can't imagine myself marketing insurance, or telling someone who already has several bank accounts to open a new account

BiafranBushBoy:


But I have been in the marketing department for close to four years now

If you are not good... you are not good.

Marketing is a skill... not an option.

I read Engineering but ditched it for my beloved marketing.

Go to my CV and see all the roles I have handled. From Sales Associate to Marketing Analyst to Business Development to Business Analyst. So the list continues. If you don't have the skill... you don't have the skill.

Sometimes they give me a target of 8 million per month . I meet up at least half which is a PASS mark!

P.S. I don't work on commission oo

I agree it is a skill.
But u shud know that it still heavily depends on the line of products u are selling and it's competitive advantage. Some products are hard to sell and have no edge to sell it. E.g Insurance policies, pensions, overpriced forever living products, other overpriced MLM products, customised vehicles etc.

Trust me, no matter ur selling skill, if ur target customer is not buying, he will not buy.

Have been in marketing for 3years now and it aint bad as u think

not all marketing jobs gives target, like the one I am into we get paid based on commission and its cool, you don't really need to move around

pocohantas:
I don't think people really hate marketing that much, it's the abuse of its job function that's dreaded.

*Targets are most times difficult or impossible to meet. No one likes the idea of his/her career growth being tied to such.

*Nigerians are not even open to new products. The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know mindset, before you say a word...they'll say they're not interested. (e.g) You have been eating Indomie Noodles for decades and I come to market John Smith Noodles to you, will you budge?

*The products being marketed are most times not competitive enough. You send marketers to go market a product at the same price with competitive brands. The marketers are asked the usual, what will you people give me? They become dumb. No significant difference in the price or services to convince buyers and customers to make that switch to your product.

*Harassment: the guys are scared of not meeting targets because they don't have breast and bumbum. The girls on their part are scared of donating their vaginas. Some men won't subscribe to your services out of their good mind.

So you where here

pocohantas:
eople really hate marketing thatfunction that's dreaded.

*Targets are most times difficult or impossible to meet. No one likes the idea of his/her career growth being tied to such.

*Nigerians are not even open to new products. The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know mindset, before you say a word...they'll say they're not interested. (e.g) You have been eating Indomie Noodles for decades and I come to market John Smith Noodles to you, will you budge?

*The products being marketed are most times not competitive enough. You send marketers to go market a product at the same price with competitive brands. The marketers are asked the usual, what will you people give me? Theyme dumb. ce buyers and

good evening ma, pls i need your advice. I've got three job offers. One as male secretary, two as brand promoter for a fintech company, three as factory worker. Which should i go for? Happy sunday. N.B: Qualification is bsc

Sometimes its a fear mindset that make people reject marketing or sales job. Everyone markets or sell something or themselves in one way or the other daily but when it comes to structuring it or doing it for payment, some people run away. I agree some companies especially banks set or give unreasonable targets but there are also many companies that give good marketing job opportunities with fair targets or goals. Not all give financial targets. Some ask for a number of sign ups etc. If you dont want financial targets, avoid core banking institutions and go for FMCG or Fintech or IT firms. These ones offer varied options and experience even valuable training before you start as well as post the candidate to a location close to their residential area. If I offer one here now, how many people will take it?

@Arizoner, you have better growth opportunities with the Fintech as a brand promoter and you will be going out of the office which means more opportunities to meet people and outside opportunities unlike a factory worker which is degrading for a BSc holder and a male secretary that needs you to stay n the office under your pri
ncipal mostly

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TNHR:
@Arizoner, you have better growth opportunities with the Fintech as a brand promoter and you will be going out of the office which means more opportunities to meet people and outside opportunities unlike a factory worker which is degrading for a BSc holder and a male secretary that needs you to stay n the office under your pri
ncipal mostly

thank you very much. I'm very grateful