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Hot 6-figure jobs now

We asked 6FigureJobs.com, TheLadders.com and SimplyHired.com to ferret out $100,000 jobs where there has been a spike in listings in recent months. Here are 5 areas where the demand for talent appears to be outpacing the supply.



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Software

Enterprise business software makers -- such as SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft -- are in hot pursuit of sales reps with good track records at their competitors.

"All the companies are running around trying to steal (the top sales reps)," said Steve Purello, general manager of 6FigureJobs.com.

Those with a good track record and five years' experience can command between $100,000 and $200,000 plus commission.

Healthcare

The aging of the Baby Boomers has been a boon for pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers and other health-related businesses, which is why they're eager to hire sales representatives and sales managers.

A sales manager might make between $100,000 and $140,000, while a regional sales director can make between $120,000 and $150,000, said Greg Lee, managing partner of WorldBridge Partners, a member firm of the MRINetwork.

A vice president of sales, products and marketing, meanwhile, can pull down $150,000 to $225,000 plus another 25 percent to 30 percent in bonus, said Matt Lemmons, senior partner of PrincetonOne, also a member firm of the MRI Network.


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