Is being an advertising sales agent a good fit for you?
Sells advertising space or time in magazines, signs, TV, radio and online.
What the work involves
- Explains to customers how types of advertising can best promote their products or services.
- Prepares and gives sales talks to new and existing customers to sell new advertising and keep or grow existing business.
- Studies each client's products, needs, problems, past advertising and business to give effective advice.
- Gives clients cost estimates for advertising.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an advertising sales agent is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.