Advertising Sales Agents
SOC Code: 41-3011 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Advertising Sales Agents. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $39,291 | $75,130 | $110,989 | $146,827 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,387 | $85,114 | $112,840 | $140,566 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $56,846 | $84,614 | $112,382 | $140,150 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $40,622 | $72,550 | $104,478 | $136,406 |
| Ogden, UT | $51,854 | $78,853 | $105,872 | $132,870 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $41,829 | $71,115 | $100,402 | $129,688 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $54,829 | $79,269 | $103,709 | $128,149 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $41,933 | $70,616 | $99,299 | $127,982 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,749 | $76,794 | $100,818 | $124,862 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $51,563 | $75,566 | $99,549 | $123,552 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Persuasion | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Negotiation | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Sales and Marketing | 4.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Communications and Media | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 51.9% |
| High school diploma | 29.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 13.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3.6% |
| Some college | 1.4% |
Typical 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.
- Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.
- Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.
- Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
Technology Skills
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