Salary guide
Advertising Executive
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
MarketingAdvertising
- The UK advertising industry is worth over £25 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Ad Exec
- Advertising Account Executive
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage advertising campaigns
- Liaise with clients and creative teams
- Monitor campaign performance and budgets
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Research market trends
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in marketing, advertising, or business
- Work experience in advertising or media
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Creativity and commercial awareness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Executive
- Account Manager
- Account Director
- Agency Partner
How to get the job
- Study marketing or advertising
- Apply for internships or graduate schemes
- Build a portfolio of campaigns
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