Attributes to work on for successful career in marketing field

I want to build my personality so that I can be successful in marketing field. Please tell me what all attributes I should work on.

If you want to make a successful career in the field of sales and marketing then you definitely require various personal attributes/skills to enhance your chances to making it big. You should have a proper and good understanding about the product before entering the field of marketing. Patience is the key that you should have. You should be very tactful when dealing with clients and should possess keen business expertise. Good communication skills, leadership quality, ability to motivate and work as part of a team, ability to understand and solver problems are the much needed attributes. Quick thinking and the ability to come up with the new ideas are advantageous.

It is very important to keep in mind that the job expects you to meet the target as per requirement and for that time management is very essential. A marketing manager must be self-confident and always be updated with the current affairs and must be familiar with advertising and merchandising techniques. You should be well prepared for working for long hours under hectic pressure. It is also seen as the job sometimes demands lot of travelling and you should be prepared for that. Good computer knowledge especially in software like excel and PowerPoint is an added advantage for this profession.