Marketing Jobs and MBA Programs in Ohio

People considering careers as marketing managers can find job and education opportunities in Ohio. There are currently 3,830 jobs for marketing managers in Ohio and that number is growing. A projected rise of seven percent in employment opportunities will make the figure 4,080 jobs by 2016. This is lower than the national growth trend for marketing managers. National projections showing a rise of just 12 percent over the next 10 years. Marketing managers determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers and develop strategies for maximizing profits while ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Marketing managers earn $53 per hour or $111,000 per year on average in Ohio. Nationally, their income is $57 hourly or $118,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Buckeye State, Ohio has a population of 11,542,645, which has grown by 1.7 percent in the last 10 years. Columbus is the state capital. There were a total of 6,819,050 jobs in 2008 and people in Ohio earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $35,889, up from $35,174. The unemployment rate in Ohio was 10.2 percent in 2009, which has grown by 3.6 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 21.1 percent of Ohio residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

Fabricated metal product manufacturing, soap detergent manufacturing, forging and other rubber product manufacturing are the top employing fields in Ohio.

One of the many things Ohio is known for, Columbus is the state capital and Ohio's largest city. Ohio has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is The Y Bridge in Zanesville was first built in 1814 to span the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. The current bridge is the fifth construction at the same location. "Ripley's Believe It or Not" proclaimed it the only bridge in the world which you can cross and still be on the same side of the river.

Marketing

Marketing managers determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers and develop strategies for maximizing profits while ensuring customer satisfaction.

While working, they conduct economic and commercial surveys to pinpoint potential markets for products and services. Also, they work with developers and production managers to direct promotional efforts and trade shows aimed at marketing products and services.

They are required to talk through and persuade others when needed and speak clearly and communicate with others.

Marketing managers should be able to listen to and understand others in meetings and articulate ideas and problems.

In order to be successful in the workplace, marketing managers must be reliable and be thorough and dependable.