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Enterprising Personality Type Careers: 30 Jobs For Persuaders

Thirty careers for the Enterprising Holland type in business, sales, law, politics, media and entrepreneurship, grouped by field, with tips for choosing an ambitious career path.

Enterprising people want to lead, sell and influence. Here are 30 careers grouped by field. For background, see the Enterprising type guide.

Business And Management

CareerWhat it involves
General managerRunning a business or division
Operations managerOverseeing daily operations
Project managerLeading projects to completion
Retail managerRunning stores and teams
Hotel managerLeading hospitality operations
Management consultantAdvising organisations
EntrepreneurFounding and growing businesses

Sales And Marketing

CareerWhat it involves
Sales executiveSelling products or services
Business development managerFinding new markets
Marketing managerPromoting brands
Account managerManaging client relationships
Real estate agentBuying and selling property
Advertising executiveRunning campaigns

Law And Politics

CareerWhat it involves
Barrister or trial lawyerArguing cases in court
Corporate lawyerDeals and negotiations
PoliticianRepresenting and leading
LobbyistInfluencing policy
DiplomatInternational negotiation
Campaign managerRunning political or advocacy campaigns

Finance

CareerWhat it involves
Investment bankerLarge financial deals
Financial adviserGuiding clients’ finances
Stockbroker or traderBuying and selling assets
Venture capitalistInvesting in startups

Media And Public Life

CareerWhat it involves
Public relations specialistManaging reputation
Television presenterLeading programmes
Journalist (news and politics)Investigating and reporting
Events managerOrganising high-profile events
Sports agentRepresenting athletes
Fundraising directorSecuring major donations
Recruitment consultantPlacing candidates and closing deals

Choosing An Enterprising Path

  1. Seek early responsibility, such as leading clubs or projects.
  2. Check your second letter: ES leans toward people leadership, EC toward business management, EA toward creative industries, EI toward consulting and tech.
  3. Build credibility through results and expertise.
  4. Consider ethics: influence carries responsibility.

See more combinations in the Holland code careers list and study options in Enterprising education and majors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best career for an Enterprising type?

Business leadership, sales, law and entrepreneurship are common fits.

Do Enterprising careers pay well?

Many offer high earning potential, often linked to performance.

Can Enterprising types work in nonprofits?

Yes. Fundraising, advocacy and leadership roles suit them well.

Career examples are illustrative and vary by country.