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Advertising Sales Agents

Median Salary
61,270
Job Outlook
-7%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

83%

Self-employed

13%

Private not for profit

3%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of advertising sales agents is projected to decline 7 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 10,300 openings for advertising sales agents are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,270

10%

$61,270

Median

$93,270

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    51%

  • High school

    29%

  • Some college

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.