Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Minnesota

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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Account Executive

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 hours ago

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of...

Multi Media Account Executive Outside Rep

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the companys print and digital features, benefits. Meet with clients to evaluate needs and develop a marketing strategy for their business. Meet...

MCS Account Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 10 days ago

MCS Account Manager As an MCS Account Manager, you will be the primary contact and advocate for assigned customers to optimize production to meet/exceed cost, quality, and delivery targets. You...

Account Manager, Risk

  • Eagan, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 12 days ago

Account Manager, Risk Are you passionate about the chance to bring your sales experience to a world-class company that is market-leading for both content and technology? We're looking for an...

Account Executive-Enterprise

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 12 days ago

Hoxhunt in a hutshell Hoxhunt was founded in 2016 by four visionaries. Today we are a team of 160 amazing people advancing one of the hottest scale-up companies in the human risk management...

Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 20 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 20 days ago

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in? Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, and weve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were...

Multi Media Account Executive

  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 23 days ago
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 23 days ago

Multi Media Account Executive Sales Workers Apple Valley, MN, US +1 More Locations 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1812 Salary Range: $20,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually Multimedia Advertising Account...

Multi Media Account Executive - Owatonna, MN

  • Owatonna, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Owatonna, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Multi Media Account Executive Location - Owatonna, MN Job Summary Educate and sell multimedia products and services to an established business client base and develop new customers. Conduct...

Multimedia Account Manager

  • Brainerd, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brainerd, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Date Posted July 16, 2025 Industry Newspapers Specialty Not Specified Job Status Full-time Salary 50k - 80k/year Description: Join the Fun. Drive Results. Grow Your Career. The Brainerd Dispatch...

Mutli Media Inside Sales Account Executive

  • Waconia, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waconia, MN
  • 30+ days ago

EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA Adams Publishing, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a FT Inside Sales Representative: Multi Media Account Executive for our Inside Sales Division. We offer a variety of...

Corporate Field Account Executive - MN

  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 90+ 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...

Account Executive

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 90+ days ago

Previous media/sponsorship sales experience. Experience in media (3+ years) preferred....

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Advertising Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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,...
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Salary for Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in Minnesota 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
2.7%
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 Minnesota
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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