Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in California

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 - Enterprise - West

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 hours 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...

FlatWorld Publishing Sales Representative - Fresno

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

FlatWorld Publishing Sales Representative - Fresno FlatWorld Fresno, CA, US 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description We are FlatWorld and we are disrupting the Higher Education...

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Senior Account Executive, Influencer Marketing

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago

An employer is looking to add a Senior Account Executive, Influencer Marketing to their team. This person will be responsible for prospecting, identifying, and onboarding new clients and servicing...

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Reputation

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 days ago

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Reputation About The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to support our Corporate team. Youll collaborate within the team, provide...

Account Executive, KSBY

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 4 days ago

Are you passionate about helping local businesses grow through innovative advertising solutions? KSBY, San Luis Obispo's NBC affiliate, is looking for a dynamic Account Executive to connect...

Principal Partner Global Account Manager, GSIs

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet...

Sr. Account Manager Commercial

  • Redlands, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 10 days ago

Products ARCGIS ArcGIS Overview Esri's enterprise geospatial platform ArcGIS Online Complete SaaS mapping platform ArcGIS Pro The world's leading GIS software ArcGIS Enterprise Foundational system...

Senior Marketing and Sales Representative

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

papers for customer engagement Understanding of global industry-related market trends as well as customer opportunities Identify and align win strategies to the customer's most important requirements...

Print Sales Executive

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago

As a Print Sales Executive, you will be responsible for selling Print (magazines and catalogs), Direct Mail, Promotional and E-Commerce Products as well as Branded Merchandise to customers in...

Renewal Account Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

Renewal Account Manager Cloudflare, Inc. medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, 401(k) United States, California, San Francisco 101...

Named Account Executive, Gaming/iGaming

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

Named Account Executive, Gaming/iGaming Cloudflare, Inc. United States, California, San Francisco 101 Townsend Street (Show on map) Jun 14, 2025 About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help...

Sr. Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

Sr. Account Executive San Jose, CA | Portland, OR | Boston, MA | Hybrid Greatness Begins with a Single Step in the Right Direction. You've made a good start on your career. Now you want to move...

Sales Executive

  • Salinas, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 19 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping businesses efficiently connect with the top realtors in their market, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising and...

Territory Account Executive, iGaming & Entertainment - Thai Speaking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

Territory Account Executive, iGaming & Entertainment - Thai Speaking Cloudflare, Inc. United States, California, San Francisco 101 Townsend Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 About Us At...

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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 California

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

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in California 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 in California
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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