Advertising Managers

Employers

There are approximately 389,000 advertising and promotions managers employed in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Virtually every business in the United States has some form of advertising position. The larger the company, the more managerial positions it will likely have. Another factor is the geographical territory covered by the business. Companies doing business in larger geographical territories will likely have more managerial positions than those with smaller territories.

Starting Out

Before advancing to a managerial position, you will first need experience in lower-level advertising jobs. To break into an advertising firm, use your school's career services office for assistance. In addition, several firms advertise job listings on their Web sites as well as on employment Web sites.

Your first few jobs in advertising should give you experience working with clients, studying the market, and following up on client service. This work will provide you with a good sense of the rhythm of the job and the type of work required.