Here are 10 of the top paying jobs in consumer services that can help you bring home bigger paychecks and offer you more job security than lower-paying positions.
1
Financial Advisor
Financial advisors are professionals who help investors manage their portfolios, make financial decisions, and generally get a firm grasp on their financial situations. A master’s degree may be required for some positions.
2
Home Stager
Professional home stagers earn $50,000 or more per year. As a home stager, you help clients sell their homes for a higher price.
3
Real Estate Agent
In 2010, real estate agents earned an average annual salary of $42,640. The highest-paid earned more than $102,730 and lowest-paid earned less than $24,420.
4
Personal Assistant
A personal assistant can take on a number of different tasks, from scheduling to data entry. The median pay for personal assistants is $32,000 per year.
5
Sales Representative
Sales representatives or sales reps are individuals who sell a company’s product. They typically work on commission and earn a percentage of every sale they make.
6
Personal Shopper
If you’re a people person who loves working with consumers, becoming a personal shopper may be a good fit for you. In fact, salaries for personal shoppers tend to be some of the highest for retail jobs.
7
Sales Consultant
With a median annual income of $61,520, sales consultants are some of the best paid workers in consumer services.
8
Telemarketer
Telemarketers aren’t well-liked by most consumers, but they can earn as much as $42,000 per year. You also have to work a lot of hours – like 80+ per week!
9
Buyer's Agent
A buyer’s agent, as opposed to a listing agent, is someone who helps people buy property instead of selling it. Working with a buyer’s agent can help you save money and find hidden deals.
10
Member services representative
$58,890/year. Must have a strong knowledge of consumer credit and how it works, excellent customer service skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.