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 Manager, Marketing Communications

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work...

Account Executive, Communications & Content

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 hours ago

Calendars and manages the timely release of communications Develops documents including white papers, briefs and presentations Performs analysis to better inform current decisions that will have a long-range...

Federal Civilian Account Executive

  • Cary, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Working with appropriate internal SAS support teams to assemble and generate information including but not limited to white papers, RFx/solicitation responses and other demonstration documents to shape...

Account Executive - KGUN

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 hours ago

Are you looking for a career that is fast-paced and every day is different? Join us at KGUN in Tucson, AZ where Scripps is searching for a media account executive who's eager to develop...

Account Executive, Networks

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Scripps Networks is looking for a driven sales professional to join our team. This Account Executive is responsible for driving Scripps Advertising Sales revenue by prospecting, maintaining and...

Sr. Account Executive - WA

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago

This position is responsible for developing account plans for new and/or existing accounts. Prospects new customers and new business at existing customers and close full solution sales to...

Remote Work

Senior Account Executive - Corporate Field - West

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Account Manager

  • North Reading, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Reading, MA
  • 1 day ago

N2 Account Manager Job Posted 4 Days Ago Posted 4 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant North Reading, MA 98K-198K Junior The Account Manager will engage with local business owners to form partnerships,...

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Account Executive - WHIO TV

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Location:OH-DaytonJob Title: Account Executive - WHIO TVPosition OverviewAre you a problem solver? Can you help others identify their goals and get them from where they are to where they want to...

Account Executive

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Account Executive Req #44380 Boston Metropolitan Area, USA Job Description Posted Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM |Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process...

Account Manager, Executive Accounts

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Account Manager role is responsible for building, maintaining, & growing relationships with clients by managing their advertising campaigns across multiple publishers/platforms (ex. search,...

Remote Work

Account Manager, Clinical Solutions

  • Home, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Home, PA
  • 2 days ago

Account Manager, Clinical Solutions Do you enjoy building successful customer relationships? Would you like to deliver a sales strategy that creates growth? About the Team Elsevier is the leading...

Account Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency. Excellence We aspire to the highest standards in all we do....

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
22.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
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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