Advertising Sales Agents

Sell or try to get advertising in newspapers, billboards, radio, TV, and the Internet.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting

Activities

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