Telemarketer (General)
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
At a Glance
Telemarketer (General) earns an average of $35,620/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.5–2.5 years. Top skills: Time Management, Telemarketing, Communication.
$35,620/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.5–2.5 years
7
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Telemarketers
Median Wage
$34,410/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-22.1%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Telemarketing
Claims Resolution
Subrogation
Outbound Calls
Lawsuits
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Loss Reserving
Marketing
Insurance Law
Customer Contacts
Information Management
Product Knowledge
Business To Business
Common Skills (16)
Communication
Research
Sales
Customer Service
Leadership
Positivity
Self-Starter
Investigation
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Ad Trafficker
Administrative Sales Assistant
~$28,080/yr
Advertising Executive and Publisher
~$57,500/yr
Advertising Sales Executive
Advertising Sales Representative (General)
~$55,000/yr
Advertising and Marketing Coordinator
~$47,840/yr
Advertising and Marketing Sales Assistant
~$107,500/yr
Advertising and Marketing Sales Representative
~$53,322/yr
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