Advertising Sales Representative Jobs

An Advertising Sales Representative in the publishing industry is responsible for selling advertising spaces in print and digital media to businesses and individuals. They reach out to potential clients, present advertising options, negotiate contracts, and ensure the advertisement meets the client's expectations. They also maintain working relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business. Regularly they need to meet and exceed sales quotas. Advertising Sales Representatives are required to stay updated on industry trends and should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Important skills for an Advertising Sales Representative include excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in relevant computer software, and strong negotiation skills. They should also be self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure. A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field is often required. Certifications in sales or marketing can be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to this position include Sales Assistant, Junior Sales Representative, and Marketing Coordinator.

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Morgan Murphy Media

Sales Account Executive

Morgan Murphy Media (WISC-TV, TVW, Channel3000.com, Phase 3 Digital, and Madison Magazine) is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team selling television, interactive media, and digital...

TicketManager

Enterprise Account Executive

Live events are fun. Concerts, sporting events, festivals….we make lifelong memories enjoying live events with friends and family. Companies spend over $600 billion each year taking clients and...

Account Executive

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...

Account Executive - Grove City/Erie Market

  • Erie, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 45+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...

Rental Account Manager - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Sales Account Executive

  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Rental Sales Account Manager - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Stockton, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Senior Account Executive - Public Relations, Copywriting - NC7-183565419 Creative Circle, LLC - Seattle, WA Posted: 4/14/2025 - Expires: 5/14/2025 Job ID: 287960422 Apply Now I have already...

Remote Work

Our PR agency client is looking for a Senior Account Executive to assist their team!**This is a fully remote, freelance to full time role, 40 hrs per week. The role will be 6 months freelance,...

Remote Work

Senior Healthcare Client Account Manager

  • Grove City, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Grove City, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex...

Account Manager GME

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 hours ago

Account Manager, Global Medical Education Do you enjoy building successful customer relationships? Would you like to deliver a sales strategy that drives growth? About the Team Elsevier is the...

Account Executive- Campus Safety

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Account Executive- Campus Safety Sales Alpharetta, GA, US 25 days ago Requisition ID: 1237 Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually Overview Emerald is seeking an Account Executive to...

Public Relations Assistant Account Exec Financial Services PR (NYC)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

work experience with clients in the corporate and financial services B2B and B2C sector (fintech, investing, crypto, banking, and payments); already have a college degree in PR, Communications, or Journalism...

Sports Account Executive, Scripps Sports-West Palm Beach (South Florida)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago

As one of the nations largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets....

Multimedia Account Manager - Alexandria

  • Alexandria, MN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Alexandria, MN
  • 10 hours ago

Multimedia Account Manager About the Company: Echo Press is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a...

Advertising Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
Advertising is essential in the fashion industry but there are many ethical issues to navigate in order to successfully, and legally, promote and sell fashion products. On this two-week course,...
Digital Advertising Course
This course is about effectively engaging audiences with digital advertising across websites, mobile apps, streaming videos and other types of digital content through programmatic technology,...
Online Advertising & Social Media
Learn how to develop Online Advertising Ecosystems complete with Social Media/Social Network and Media Big Data analysis for better decision making in all forms of outreach. Building an online...

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Salary for Advertising Sales Representative Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Advertising Sales Representatives
2-4 years
33.1%
1-2 years
28.9%
None
16.1%
10+ years
8.3%
4-6 years
8.2%
Less than 1 year
5.3%


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