Description

CareerExplorer describes An advertising sales agent, as someone who sells advertising space to businesses and individuals. They work in a range of industries, including advertising agencies, radio, television and internet publishing. They will contact potential clients, make sales presentations, maintain client accounts and often work under pressure to meet sales quotas. Sometimes they are referred to as an advertising executive

Job Prospect

Very high

Work Environment

Advertising Sales Agent work a lot outside their office and usually have meetings with different people they need to get onboard when planning a marketing/advertisement campaign. They also spend sometime in their office to send emails, analyse the outcome of a marketing effort etc. They are required to work sometimes at evenings and weekends

General and Personal Skills Required

Average Salary

Cost of Training

Recommended Level of Education

Diploma

Professional Skills / Tools Required

Associated Disciplines

Communication, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration