Advertising Sales Representatives

An Advertising Sales Representative sells advertising and works with business clients and customers to generate advertising sales. May specialize in one form of advertising, such as print or television, or develop and manage sales that incorporate different media including electronic advertising.

About this Career

Average Salary

£23,176

New workers start at around £6,944. Normal pay is £23,176 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £43,061

Annual Openings

91

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Negotiates agreements for the passage of supply lines over or under land/property and the siting of supporting structures and other items.
  • Provides demonstrations of a product within retail stores, exhibitions and trade fairs to promote interest amongst potential customers.
  • Organises parties in private households to sell clothing, fashion accessories, giftware and other goods.
  • Obtains orders for advertising, financial, catering, printing and transportation services.
  • Advises clients and agents on insurance related problems, seeks new outlets for business and quotes premiums, bonus rates, tax concessions, etc..
  • Assesses characteristics of goods/services being sold and decides on main selling points.