Advertising and Promotions Managers

Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Advertising and Promotions Managers spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, and Oral Comprehension. Advertising and Promotions Managers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Communications and Media, English Language, and Sales and Marketing and are skilled at Coordination and Speaking.

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Work Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Getting Information
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Written Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speech Clarity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Visualization
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Speed of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Selective Attention
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

Communications and Media
  
English Language
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Production and Processing
  
Fine Arts
  
Design
  
Mathematics
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Telecommunications
  
Education and Training
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Geography
  
Law and Government
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Transportation
  
Foreign Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
History and Archeology
  

Wages

New York
$122,190  
 
New Jersey
$113,610  
 
Massachusetts
$105,000  
 
Minnesota
$101,480  
 
Michigan
$100,390  
 
Florida
$93,280  
 
Georgia
$93,120  
 
District of Columbia
$92,040  
 
Virginia
$91,890  
 
Oregon
$91,280  
 
Colorado
$87,600  
 
California
$86,560  
 
North Carolina
$85,800  
 
Alabama
$84,310  
 
Ohio
$82,140  
 
Washington
$80,090  
 
Missouri
$79,360  
 
Rhode Island
$79,140  
 
Wisconsin
$78,810  
 
Indiana
$77,150  
 
Maryland
$77,000  
 
Utah
$76,910  
 
Arizona
$74,750  
 
Connecticut
$73,930  
 
Vermont
$73,710  
 
Nebraska
$72,200  
 
Iowa
$71,770  
 
Texas
$70,550  
 
North Dakota
$70,160  
 
Kansas
$69,800  
 
Pennsylvania
$68,330  
 
Hawaii
$68,080  
 
New Mexico
$66,810  
 
Arkansas
$66,170  
 
South Carolina
$65,880  
 
Alaska
$65,080  
 
Illinois
$63,000  
 
Louisiana
$62,670  
 
New Hampshire
$60,620  
 
Tennessee
$57,300  
 
Puerto Rico
$57,260  
 
Nevada
$57,130  
 
Mississippi
$55,280  
 
Idaho
$52,910  
 
Maine
$51,410  
 
West Virginia
$49,550  
 
Oklahoma
$49,460  
 
Kentucky
$48,070  
 
Guam
$41,080  
 
Montana
$38,910  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Speaking
  
Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Active Listening
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Active Learning
  
Time Management
  
Writing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operations Analysis
  
Service Orientation
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Science
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Persistence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Social Orientation
  
Concern for Others
  

Work Context

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Contact With Others
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Letters and Memos
  
Level of Competition
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Degree of Automation
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Standing
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Assist with annual budget development.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assist with annual budget development.
  
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
  
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
  
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
  
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
  
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
  
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
  
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
  
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
  
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
  
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
  
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
  
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
  
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
  
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
  
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
  
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
  
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
  
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
  
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
  
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
  
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
  
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
  
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree