Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Evanston, IL

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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Senior Account Executive, Health & Wellness, Digital

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Who we are: Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative,...

Media Sales Representative

  • Evanston, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 3 days ago

Radio America is hiring for inside sales representatives at our Evanston and Oak Park locations. These positions involve making presentations to small business owners for their participation in...

Account Executive, Technology PR

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience....

Senior Account Executive - Midwest - Enterprise Accounts

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 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...

Assistant Account Executive, Technology PR

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Basic Qualifications: A bachelors degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience....

Senior Account Executive, Integrated Brand

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress,...

Assistant Account Executive, Brand

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 22 days ago

verbal communication skills Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry Basic Qualifications: A bachelors degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism...

Assistant Account Executive, Technology

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Were a team of 100+ dedicated professionals and experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing.We help our clients...

Corporate Field Account Executive - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Who we are We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud...

Sr. Technical Account Manager, Auth0 Enterprise

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

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Account Manager, Enterprise

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Account Manager, Enterprise Location availability: For Account Executive or Account Manager roles we offer a range of options: Chicago: Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office Boston, Austin,...

SR. Political Account Executive

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Bachelor's Degree -- Political Science preferred; or Communications, Journalism, or Business...

Account Executive, Brand

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our Brand team in Chicago. You will succeed at Zeno if you are fearless, media-savvy, resourceful, tenacious, and can...

Account Manager - Retirement Services

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest Marsh McLennan Agencys Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement...

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Salary for Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Evanston, IL

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Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in Evanston, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
22.9%
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 in Evanston, IL
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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