A career in sales may be more appealing than other careers in the industries of advertising, marketing, and business to those who like to spend most of their time on the road rather than sitting in a cubicle all day. The majority of a salespersonβs time is spent on in-person customer visits, telephone and email client interactions, and contract negotiations. To make sure their actions are in line with the aims and objectives of the organization, they could occasionally be expected to attend meetings with the marketing and advertising departments. They are accountable for achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets in the allocated region or industry.