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Ever had products or services sold to you and thought you could do well doing the same? Then there is no time like the present to consider opportunities in sales and marketing<\/em><\/p>\n As you go about your holiday shopping (or buy anything in general), you\u2019re likely considering several products and services over others. Whether you purchase or not, chances are, someone in the sales and marketing industry sold you your choices or at least put those products, services, and their respective brands on your radar.<\/p>\n Traditionally, sales and marketing operate separately, with the latter typically responsible for product design, identifying demographics, designing promotions, advertising and enabling the sales team with tested marketing strategies. After marketing is when sales take over, where if the latter is successful, then the former is similarly successful, and if otherwise, then they\u2019d have to reconsider the marketing plan and make it more effective for sale.<\/p>\n While most businesses still follow this \u201cmarketing then sales\u201d model, there are others\u2013mostly small and medium-sized enterprises\u2013 who have merged the two functions into one. While this is done to reduce overhead, it also has other distinct advantages, the most notable of which are career opportunities for creative-thinking sales professionals with skills in both sales and marketing and are ready to possibly take on dual roles.<\/p>\n If you are among the professionals considering sales and marketing as a next career step, the following are some opportunities you may want to consider to give yourself the gift of a new job for next year.<\/p>\n