One of 11 guides intended for use at the junior high school level of career exploration, the document identifies job families within the marketing and distribution occupational cluster, identifies occupations within each family, and gives suggestions for possible classroom experiences, references, and evaluations, as well as supportive materials. The guide is divided into four units: (1) introduction to the functions of marketing and distribution, (2) exploring marketing and distributive activities, (3) exploring a specific occupation in marketing and distribution, and (4) evaluation of self in relation to a marketing and distributive career. Each unit specifies unit purpose and objectives and includes an outline of unit content, teaching-learning activities, evaluation techniques, and suggested resources. Related instructional materials include reference lists, charts, transparency masters, sample forms, tests, and classroom activities. The appendix contains addresses of publishers, guidelines for planning a career education resource and reference library, school-related activities, and occupational briefs. (MW)