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Advertising Account Executive

Sales
Account Managers and Executives
Account Executive

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

At a Glance

Advertising Account Executive earns an average of $96,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–4 years. Top skills: Marketing, Communication, Problem Solving.

Avg Annual Salary

$96,000/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3–4 years

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$66,780/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+0.3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (18)

Marketing

5.0

Marketing Strategies

4.9

Social Media

4.8

Accounting

4.8

Value Propositions

4.7

Web Development

4.7

Search Engine Marketing

4.5

Market Research

4.5

Succession Planning

4.5

Executive Recruitment

4.4

Market Share

4.2

Pay Per Click

4.2

Account Management

4.1

Reputation Management

4.1

Selling Techniques

4.0

Search Engine Optimization

4.0

Display Devices

3.9

Billing

3.9

Common Skills (12)

Communication

5.0

Problem Solving

4.9

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.6

Management

4.6

Strong Work Ethic

4.3

Microsoft Office

4.3

Budgeting

4.0

Self-Discipline

3.8

Presentations

3.8

Strategic Planning

3.7

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