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Advertising Sales Agent

Advertising Sales Agent

  • Ideal for those who thrive on creativity and persuasion in a dynamic environment.
  • Drive business growth by connecting brands with their target audiences effectively.
  • Explore diverse media platforms and craft compelling advertising solutions.
💰 Earn $48K-$98K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

10,300 in Total

Earnings

$63,350 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising.
  • Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
  • Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
  • Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.
  • Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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