Advertising Sales Agents
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Median pay: $64,820/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -6.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 9,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising.
• Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
• Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
• Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.
• Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.
• Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.
What's the median pay for Advertising Sales Agents?
The median pay for Advertising Sales Agents is $64,820 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Advertising Sales Agents?
Employment for Advertising Sales Agents is projected to change -6.4% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Advertising Sales Agents?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Advertising Sales Agents?
About 9,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.