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Advertising Sales Agents in Battle Creek, Michigan

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

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Advertising Sales Agents on average make:
$81,120 ($39.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
29
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 26.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
3 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Account Planner, Account Specialist, Advertising Account Representative, Advertising Agent, Advertising Assistant, Advertising Consultant, Advertising Coordinator, Advertising Representative, Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative), Advertising Solicitor

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce software

Tools Used

Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Multi-line telephone systems, Personal computers, Personal digital assistants PDA, Tablet computers

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising.
  • Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
  • Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
  • Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.
  • Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Initiative, Persistence, Integrity, Achievement/Effort, Stress Tolerance, Dependability, Independence, Adaptability/Flexibility, Social Orientation

Certifications, Licenses, or Training

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