Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational objectives (American Marketing Association). Every money related transaction whether buying a soda at the local gas station or multi-million dollar business mergers, Marketing plays the central role of business. Numerous positions await Longwood Marketing majors in their quest for a career in Marketing. 96 percent of Longwood Business majors are either employed or entering graduate school upon graduation from Longwood. This statistic makes Longwood the highest in the state among other Virginia schools.
Sam Walton (Wal-Mart)- "There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else."
Career Fields associated with Marketing Majors:
- Account Representative
- Credit/Loan Administrator
- International Marketer
- Advertising Executive
- Customer Service Manager
- Internet Marketing Specialist
- Art Director
- Development Officer
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Bank Officer
- Direct Mail Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Brand Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Management Trainee
- Buyer
- District Sales Manager
- Market Representative
- Circulation Manager
- Employment Agency Counselor
- Market Research Interviewer
- Claims Adjuster/Examiner
- Financial Planner
- Marketing Field Coordinator
- Commercial Artist
- Franchise Specialist
- Marketing Planner
- Comparison Shopper
- Fund-raiser
- Marketing Researcher
- Consultant
- Government Administrator
- Media Buyer/Analyst
- Consumer Affairs Specialist
- Grant Writer
- Merchandising Manager
- Consumer Credit Loan/Officer
- Import/Export Manager
- Non-Profit
- Organization Manager
- Copywriter
- Inside Salesperson
- Packaging Specialist
- Credit Manager Insurance Agent Product Analyst
- Product Manager
- Sales Agent
- Traffic Coordinator
- Promotions Director
- Sales Manager
- Urban/Regional Planner
- Property Manager
- Specialty Advertising Distributor
- Wholesale Salesperson
- Public Relations Manager
- Telecommunications Director
- Retail Manager
- Research Analyst
- Telemarketing Representative
