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Careers›Roles›Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)
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Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)

The digital sales starter — learning to sell advertising online.

Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) pay typically runs $33K–$45K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to shrink 6% through 2034.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)s
Financial ServicesHealthcareProfessional Services · 53%Technology & Information · 42%Administrative Services · 1%Wholesale & Distribution · 1%
Job markets for Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)s
Where Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) jobs concentrate · ~220 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
SalesMarketing
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)

Junior Digital Advertising Sales Rep sells digital advertising space. You're prospecting, pitching, and closing deals for online ad inventory. Your day is sales-focused with emphasis on digital platforms. The people who succeed here combine sales drive with digital marketing understanding.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)
Platform typeDeal sizeTerritoryCommission
Programmatic sales differ from direct deals. Publisher-side vs network sales have different dynamics.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)s (SOC 41-3011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
Lateral Moves
Digital Ad Sales Rep
Larger accounts
Account Executive →
Agency side
Ad Ops
Technical side
Questions you might ask when interviewing
Digital advertising knowledge?
Sales approach?
Handle objections?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$33K–$134K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
97K
U.S. Employment
-6.4%
10yr Growth
9K
Annual Openings

How Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingPersuasionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningNegotiationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-3011.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)

What does a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) do?

The digital sales starter — learning to sell advertising online.

How much does a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) make?

Median pay for a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) is about $61K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $33K to $134K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) need?

Core skills for this role include Speaking, Persuasion, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, and Active Listening.

What education do you need to be a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 6.4% through 2034, with roughly 97,470 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep)?

Closely related roles include Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep), Junior Site Leasing Agent, and Account Planner.

Career advice

Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative (digital Advertising Sales Rep) career advice

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