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Advertising Sales Agents

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Significant Points

Overall earnings are higher than average but can vary considerably because they are usually based on a salary plus performance-based commissions and bonuses.
Pressure to meet monthly sales quotas can be stressful.

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Also see Advertising sales agents in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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