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Careers›Roles›Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative
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Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative

The display ad seller — learning to sell visual advertising placements.

Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative 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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Mid
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VP
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Work Personality
E
C
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S
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R
Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Display Advertising Sales Representatives
Financial ServicesHealthcareProfessional Services · 53%Technology & Information · 42%Administrative Services · 1%Wholesale & Distribution · 1%
Job markets for Junior Display Advertising Sales Representatives
Where Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative 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 Display Advertising Sales Representative

Junior Display Advertising Sales Rep sells display ad space — banners, rich media, etc. Your day involves prospecting, pitching visual advertising solutions, and closing deals. The people who succeed here understand the value of visual advertising and can articulate it to clients.

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 Display Advertising Sales Representative
Inventory typeProgrammatic vs directPublisher vs networkDeal complexity
Premium publishers sell direct. Networks focus on scale. Programmatic has changed how display is bought.
✦ 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 Display Advertising Sales Representatives (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
Display Sales Rep
Larger accounts
Programmatic Sales
Automated focus
Ad Ops
Technical side
Questions you might ask when interviewing
Display advertising knowledge?
How explain value to clients?
Programmatic understanding?
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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 Display Advertising Sales Representative 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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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midDisplay Advertising Sales Representative$61KmidSales Consultant$70KjuniorJunior Inside Sales Representative$61KjuniorJunior Idea Man$61KmidSigns and Displays Sales Representative$61KseniorSenior Account Planner$61K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative

What does a Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative do?

The display ad seller — learning to sell visual advertising placements.

How much does a Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative make?

Median pay for a Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative 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 Display Advertising Sales Representative 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 Display Advertising Sales Representative?

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

Is a Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative 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 Display Advertising Sales Representative?

Closely related roles include Display Advertising Sales Representative, Sales Consultant, and Junior Inside Sales Representative.

Career advice

Junior Display Advertising Sales Representative career advice

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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