Advertising Sales Representative Jobs in Virginia

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 Manager

  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 13 hours ago

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our...

Federal Civilian Account Executive

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day 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 Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description We are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and...

Solutions Account Manager, Research Intelligence page is loaded Solutions Account Manager, Research Intelligence locations Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania time type Full time posted on Posted 4...

Solutions Account Manager, Research Intelligence

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago

Solutions Account Manager, Research Intelligence Do you possess expertise in consultative selling, coupled with a background in navigating complex SaaS solutions, data analytics, and Artificial...

Federal Government Account Executive National Security

  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days 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...

Federal Government Account Executive - Federal Civilian and Health Agencies

  • Arlington, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 15 days 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 Manager GME

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 16 days ago

Account Manager, Global Medical Education Do you enjoy building successful customer relationships? Would you like to deliver a sales strategy that drives growth? About the Team Elsevier is the...

Regional Account Executive (DMV)

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 21 days ago

Were seeking a Regional B2B Business Sales Manager to join the Bisnow team as a top contributor. This role requires strong sales skills combined with a passion for building and leading teams. The...

Account Executive

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 21 days ago

Account Executive AT TEGNA INC. WVEC-TV Norfolk About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help...

Account Executive, Risk - DC/MD/VA

  • Sterling, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 60+ days 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...

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College Publishing Sales Representative, Richmond

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Title:College Publishing Sales Representative, Richmond Description:The College Department of W. W. Norton & Companythe largest and oldest independent and employee-owned publisherproduces...

Strategic Account Executive

  • VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • VA
  • 45+ days ago

At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to...

Senior Account Manager

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Account Manager On-sitePublic RelationsFull time Falls Church, Virginia, United States Description Pinkston Senior Account Managers work closely with upper management and begin to oversee...

Account Executive - Federal Civilian - Dept of Commerce

  • Arlington, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI...

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Demographic Data for Virginia

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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 Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Advertising Sales Representatives in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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