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Advertising Sales Agents

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or the Internet. Includes individuals who obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailers to use sales promotion display items.

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Parachute skills

  1. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.91)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (4.51)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.51)
  4. Speak - People (4.51)
  5. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.36)
  6. Imagine - Data (4.36)
  7. Plan - Data (4.30)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.24)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.01)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  12. Listen - People (3.75)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.68)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.68)
  15. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  2. Persuasion (3.88)
  3. Active Listening (3.75)
  4. Speaking (3.75)
  5. Service Orientation (3.62)
  6. Negotiation (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Persistence (4.51)
  2. Achievement/Effort (4.50)
  3. Initiative (4.42)
  4. Dependability (4.42)
  5. Independence (4.33)
  6. Integrity (4.32)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.30)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.24)
  9. Cooperation (4.11)
  10. Self Control (4.11)
  11. Innovation (4.01)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.93)
  13. Concern for Others (3.68)
  14. Social Orientation (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Selling or Influencing Others (4.91)
  2. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.51)
  3. Thinking Creatively (4.36)
  4. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.30)
  5. Getting Information (4.29)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.27)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.17)
  8. Interacting With Computers (4.06)
  9. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.71)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.63)
  11. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.61)
  1. Conduct Sales Presentations (4.91)
  2. Sell Products Or Services (4.91)
  3. Sell Products Through Advertising (4.91)
  4. Interview Customers (4.51)
  5. Make Presentations (4.51)
  6. Write Advertising Copy (4.36)
  7. Design Advertising Layouts (4.36)
  8. Write Sales Or Informational Speeches (4.36)
  9. Prepare Promotional Plans (4.30)
  10. Access Media Advertising Services (4.29)
  11. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.29)
  12. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.06)
  13. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.06)
  14. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.06)
  15. Collect Payment (3.71)
  16. Demonstrate Goods Or Services (3.71)
  17. Provide Customer Service (3.71)
  18. Use Knowledge Of Sales Contracts (3.63)
  19. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.63)
  20. Use Knowledge Of Written Communication In Sales Work (3.63)
  21. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.63)
  22. Negotiate Term Of Sale Or Services With Customer (3.61)