Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Illinois

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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Rental Account Manager

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

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Mid Market Account Executive

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Team Description Pendo is seeking a motivated, driven, and dynamic individual to join our team as an Account Director on our Mid Market team. At Pendo, renewals are a critical component of our...

Account Executive - National

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Join the USA TODAY NETWORK National Sales Team! The USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning publisher of news and information that informs, entertains, and connects...

Remote Work

Enterprise Account Executive - Pursuit (Midwest)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at ElasticSearch Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at...

Account Executive, Brand

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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...

Senior Account Executive, Paid Media

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Fearless? Expert problem solver? Data-minded? Creative and Resourceful? This role is for you. We're looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Chicago Digital team. The SAE, Paid Media is...

Account Manager - Retirement Services

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 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...

Senior Account Executive

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Senior Account Executive Account Management Chicago, Illinois About Inizio Evoke This is a remote position. In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come...

Account Manager, Linear TV

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most...

Account Manager - Employee Health and Benefits - R_265795-6153

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago

at Marsh & McLennan Cos in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Job Description About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest Marsh McLennan Agency's Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing...

Key Account Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

FranklinCovey Key Account Manager in Springfield , Illinois We enable greatness in people and organizations everywhere. FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the workplace of choice for Achievers with Heart...

Remote Work

Client Account Manager- Healthcare

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

at AArete LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Client Account Manager- Healthcare AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. We're a global,...

Major Account Executive

  • Virginia, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia, IL
  • 6 days ago

Major Account Executive Job Locations US-MA-Home Office | US-NC-Home Office Country - City, State / Province (Additional Locations) USA - Virginia, USA - Illinois, USA - Nebraska, USA - South...

Corporate Field Account Executive - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 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...

Senior Account Executive - Corporate Field - Government

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 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...

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Advertising Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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