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Life As an Advertising Sales Agent

Job Description: Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or the Internet. Includes individuals who obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailers to use sales promotion display items.

What Do Advertising Sales Agents Do On a Daily Basis?

  • Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.
  • Write sales outlines for use by staff.
  • Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
  • Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans.
  • Gather all relevant material for bid processes and coordinate bidding and contract approval.
  • Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.

Qualities of an Advertising Sales Agent

Below is a list of the skills most Advertising Sales Agents say are important on the job.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

  • Space Buyer
  • Sales Executive
  • Signs and Displays Salesperson
  • Inside Sales Advertising Executive
  • Sales Specialist

Are There Job Opportunities for Advertising Sales Agents?

In the United States, there were 149,900 jobs for Advertising Sales Agent in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Advertising Sales Agent. There will be an estimated 17,700 positions for Advertising Sales Agent per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Advertising Sales Agent are Washington, Tennessee, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Wisconsin, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Advertising Sales Agent Salary

The typical yearly salary for Advertising Sales Agents is somewhere between $24,670 and $114,810.

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Advertising Sales Agents who work in New Jersey, Connecticut, or New York, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Advertising Sales Agents in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $43,560
Alaska $52,780
Arizona $48,310
Arkansas $47,320
California $70,720
Colorado $56,500
Connecticut $88,990
Delaware $57,810
District of Columbia $77,870
Florida $59,500
Georgia $60,750
Hawaii $67,740
Idaho $43,740
Illinois $60,010
Indiana $53,680
Iowa $39,560
Kansas $51,450
Kentucky $50,680
Louisiana $43,880
Maine $47,250
Maryland $63,030
Massachusetts $67,260
Michigan $51,960
Minnesota $58,440
Mississippi $36,860
Missouri $50,900
Montana $45,600
Nebraska $54,700
Nevada $60,350
New Hampshire $55,180
New Jersey $84,160
New Mexico $44,580
New York $84,310
North Carolina $61,120
North Dakota $55,430
Ohio $53,040
Oklahoma $61,690
Oregon $50,110
Pennsylvania $62,210
South Carolina $53,240
South Dakota $48,690
Tennessee $52,750
Texas $58,440
Utah $64,310
Vermont $50,040
Virginia $55,360
Washington $63,760
West Virginia $45,980
Wisconsin $52,360
Wyoming $51,580

What Tools & Technology do Advertising Sales Agents Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Advertising Sales Agents:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Email software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
  • Salesforce software
  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • Google AdWords
  • QuarkXPress
  • Contact management software

Becoming an Advertising Sales Agent

Individuals working as an Advertising Sales Agent have obtained the following education levels:

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What work experience do I need to become an Advertising Sales Agent?

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Where Advertising Sales Agents Are Employed

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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