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Advertising Account Executives

Overview

Advertising account executives coordinate and oversee everything related to a client's advertising account and act as the primary liaison between the agency and the client. They are also responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships among clients and coworkers to ensure the successful completion of major ad campaigns and the assurance of continued business with clients. Advertising account executives are also known as advertising sales agents and advertising sales representatives. Advertising account executives held 111,400 jobs in the United States as of 2022.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Decline
Personality Traits

Creative

Outgoing

Problem-Solving

Career Ladder
Advertising Department Head

Advertising Account Manager

Advertising Account Executive

Assistant Advertising Account Executive