Staggering Growth Slated for Ecommerce Professionals
As ecommerce sales skyrocket over the next decade, starting your own electronic commerce web site may be the best career move you can make.
by Kelly Richardson
Trade School Columnist
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the computer systems design industry is expected to experience rapid growth, adding 453,000 jobs between 2004 and 2014. Ecommerce professionals will be among those riding the wave.
Ecommerce describes the activities surrounding the selling of goods and services on the Internet. Moving brick-and-mortar businesses onto the World Wide Web has increased profitability and production exponentially. And while major corporations are improving their bottom lines, small startups and individuals with ecommerce training are also taking advantage of the new technological opportunities available.
Electronic Commerce in Action
The following ecommerce features spell opportunity across the board:
- Web Design. Ecommerce professionals are creating intuitive, dynamic web sites that interact with their target audience in a variety of profitable ways.
- Order Fulfillment. Electronic commerce allows business owners to do business twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, through a fully automated system of ordering and fulfillment.
- Back End Sales. Savvy ecommerce pros cultivate strong electronic relationships with their customers and enjoy a continuous stream of back-end sales.
Ecommerce Career Profile
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the most promising opportunities will go to those with formal training in ecommerce. You can get ecommerce training through on-campus or online degree programs from a variety of organizations.
Ecommerce has evolved into a vibrant industry:
- Employment. In 2004, there were about 1.1 million wage and salary jobs.
- Outlook. Increased demand is expected in framework, security, and marketing services.
- Salary. Professionals in the industry averaged $1,136 a week in 2004.
Work for a company or work for yourself. Training in electronic commerce affords you the maximum employment opportunities and position variety in the technology field.
About the author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.
