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Retail

Telemarketer

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

Annual openings

206

Median wage

$47,670

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Sales
  • Inside Sales

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
  2. Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
  3. Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
  4. Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
  5. Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
  6. Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
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