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Career: Advertising and Promotions Managers
Job Description
Plan and direct 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised. |
97
|
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning. |
94
|
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications. |
93
|
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies. |
88
|
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns. |
82
|
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice. |
82
|
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes. |
81
|
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development. |
79
|
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers. |
77
|
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts. |
76
|
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers. |
75
|
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations. |
74
|
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals. |
74
|
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products. |
72
|
Assist with annual budget development. |
69
|
Direct and coordinate product research and development. |
68
|
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts. |
66
|
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research. |
66
|
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements. |
65
|
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising. |
64
|
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms. |
61
|
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals. |
57
|
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns. |
46
|
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered. |
26
|
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
80
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Thinking Creatively
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Processing Information
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
63
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
61
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
60
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
59
|
Interacting With Computers
|
56
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
54
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
49
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
47
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
47
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
46
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
42
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
41
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
41
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
37
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
27
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
27
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
21
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
17
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
11
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|