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What Does it Take to Be a Securities and Commodities Sales Agent?

Securities & Commodities Sales Agent Job Description Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Daily Life Of a Securities & Commodities Sales Agent

  • Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  • Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  • Develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.
  • Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  • Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  • Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.

Securities & Commodities Sales Agent Needed Skills

When polled, Securities and Commodities Sales Agents say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Securities & Commodities Sales Agent Job Titles

  • Stockbroker
  • Oil Speculator
  • Customer Agent
  • Mutual Funds Agent
  • Field Marketing Representative

Securities & Commodities Sales Agent Job Outlook

There were about 375,700 jobs for Securities and Commodities Sales Agent in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 23,200 new jobs for Securities and Commodities Sales Agent by 2026. There will be an estimated 38,000 positions for Securities & Commodities Sales Agent per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Securities & Commodities Sales Agent are Arizona, Utah, and Iowa. Watch out if you plan on working in Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Securities & Commodities Sales Agent Make?

The salary for Securities and Commodities Sales Agents ranges between about $34,360 and $208,000 a year.

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Securities and Commodities Sales Agents who work in New York, South Dakota, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Securities and Commodities Sales Agents make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $82,810
Alaska $101,290
Arizona $72,750
Arkansas $74,490
California $81,610
Colorado $76,160
Connecticut $122,890
Delaware $87,390
District of Columbia $103,380
Florida $82,810
Georgia $77,000
Hawaii $85,660
Idaho $62,690
Illinois $91,640
Indiana $92,400
Iowa $75,380
Kansas $107,500
Kentucky $85,420
Louisiana $89,550
Maine $81,670
Maryland $97,570
Massachusetts $118,310
Michigan $79,320
Minnesota $104,570
Mississippi $78,220
Missouri $80,280
Montana $89,270
Nebraska $86,920
Nevada $70,480
New Hampshire $98,030
New Jersey $98,850
New Mexico $56,380
New York $161,580
North Carolina $88,810
North Dakota $100,060
Ohio $77,960
Oklahoma $78,220
Oregon $66,120
Pennsylvania $86,970
Rhode Island $100,390
South Carolina $75,120
South Dakota $113,460
Tennessee $75,610
Texas $85,720
Utah $71,460
Vermont $105,770
Virginia $90,410
Washington $79,930
West Virginia $83,930
Wisconsin $77,780
Wyoming $70,030

What Tools & Technology do Securities and Commodities Sales Agents Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Securities and Commodities Sales Agents:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser software
  • Python
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Graphics software
  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • Bloomberg Professional
  • C++
  • Leading Market Technologies EXPO
  • Derivicom FinOptions XL
  • AnalyzerXL

How do I Become a Securities & Commodities Sales Agent?

What kind of Securities and Commodities Sales Agent requirements are there?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Securities and Commodities Sales Agents Are Employed

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The table below shows the approximate number of Securities and Commodities Sales Agents employed by various industries.

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