OSCA occupation

OSCA 619134: Telemarketer

Telephones existing and prospective customers to promote goods and services, and obtain sales or arrange sales visits. This record sits in Product Promotion Workers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 5 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Telephones existing and prospective customers to promote goods and services, and obtain sales or arrange sales visits.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
5
Major group
6 Sales Workers
Sub-major group
61 Sales Support Workers
Minor group
619 Miscellaneous Sales Support Workers
Unit group
6191 Product Promotion Workers

Tasks

  • Makes outbound calls to existing and potential customers to promote products and services
  • Adheres to scripts and guidelines to provide information about products and services to customers over the phone
  • Maintains a high level of product knowledge to effectively communicate with customers
  • Persuades customers to purchase products or arrange sales visits, and handles customer objections by providing solutions or alternatives
  • Records customer details and sales information accurately, and follows up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Arranges dispatch of goods and services, information kits and brochures to customers
  • Arranges appointments for customers and sales representatives, adhering to availability
  • Achieves sales targets and meets performance metrics

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

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Compare OSCA 619134 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code619134 Telemarketer619131 Marketing Assistant619132 Model
Official role definitionTelephones existing and prospective customers to promote goods and services, and obtain sales or arrange sales visits.Supports campaigns and undertakes marketing-related administrative duties under the direction of Marketing Managers, marketing executives and/or Marketing Specialists.Wears and displays clothing and accessories, and poses for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other types of art.
Skill levelSkill Level 5Skill Level 4Skill Level 5
Key tasks
  • Makes outbound calls to existing and potential customers to promote products and services
  • Adheres to scripts and guidelines to provide information about products and services to customers over the phone
  • Maintains a high level of product knowledge to effectively communicate with customers
  • Persuades customers to purchase products or arrange sales visits, and handles customer objections by providing solutions or alternatives
  • Creates, collates and distributes marketing material
  • Supports the marketing team in executing marketing strategies and campaigns
  • Supports market research studies, opinion surveys and needs assessments
  • Performs data entry and analysis
  • Prepares for photoshoots, runways and other events by researching and understanding the design concept and desired look
  • Takes creative direction from photographers and art directors
  • Poses in various positions and angles to capture the desired image
  • Expresses emotions and conveys a specific mood or message through facial expressions and body language

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 619134 do?

Telemarketer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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