Advertising Sales Agents: 
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or the Internet. Includes individuals who obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailers to use sales promotion display items.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Marketing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $48,890.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 36 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 501 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.83 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,838 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -7.92 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Oral Communication
Professionalism
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Creativity
Customer Service
Decision-making
Written Communication
Leadership
Information Gathering
Resource Allocation
Adaptability
Following Directions
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Conflict Management
Teamwork
Professionalism
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Creativity
Customer Service
Decision-making
Written Communication
Leadership
Information Gathering
Resource Allocation
Adaptability
Following Directions
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Conflict Management
Teamwork
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Develop professional relationships or networks
Maintain relationships with vendors
Establish relationships with clients and customers
Maintain relationships with clients and customers
Develop professional relationships or networks
Maintain relationships with vendors
Establish relationships with clients and customers
Maintain relationships with clients and customers
Getting Information
Determine customer needs
Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs
Obtain customer signature and approval on work orders and jobs
Access media advertising services
Monitor social media to refine business use and strategies
Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs
Obtain customer signature and approval on work orders and jobs
Access media advertising services
Monitor social media to refine business use and strategies
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Perform sales calls to solicit new business
Advertise products
Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services
Provide advertising or marketing related customer service
Advertise products
Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services
Provide advertising or marketing related customer service
Thinking Creatively
Write advertising copy
Design advertising layout
Develop sales presentations
Design merchandise or product displays
Design advertising layout
Develop sales presentations
Design merchandise or product displays
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Track sales activity or trends
Track financial transactions such as deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Monitor consumer or market trends
Track financial transactions such as deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Monitor consumer or market trends
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Sales | ||||
| Cold Calling | ||||
| Business-to-Business | ||||
| Sales Goals | ||||
| Budgeting | ||||
| Digital Advertising | ||||
| Social Media |
