Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in British Columbia

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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Associate Account Manager (Vancouver)

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists...

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Strategic Corporate Field: Industry Account Executive - Vancouver

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 17 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 17 days ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

Service Account Manager

  • Port Coquitlam, BC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Coquitlam, BC
  • 30+ days ago

Service Account Manager At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and...

Account Executive - Enterprise

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 45+ days ago

Company Description Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is...

Midmarket Named Account Executive - Vancouver / Calgary

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 45+ days ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

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 in British Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in British Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
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 in British Columbia
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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