Annual Salary
£18,000 to £60,000
Average UK salary in 2018 was £29,588
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Advertising account executives provide the link between an advertising agency and its clients.
Average UK salary in 2018 was £29,588
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; occasionally
There will be
5% more Advertising account executive jobs in 2024.
In your local area
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could get into advertising with any degree subject, although some employers may prefer a relevant subject like:
You'll usually need:
There is no set entry route to become an advertising account executive but it may be useful to do a relevant subject like a Foundation Certificate in Marketing.
You may be able to get into this job through an advertising and media executive advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
In smaller advertising agencies you may be able to start in a junior position like administrator, and work your way up as your experience in the industry grows.
Experience will help you understand the industry and allow you to meet new people who may help you find paid work in advertising. You could try:
You could contact agencies directly to ask about placements, and make industry contacts through social networking sites like Twitter or LinkedIn.
You could apply for a graduate training scheme if you have a degree.
It's a good idea to have a presence on social networking sites. You could also show your creative and communication skills to employers through your own blog or website.
You can find out more about a career in advertising from the [Institute of Practitioners in Advertising | https://ipa.co.uk/knowledge/careers-in-advertising/ ].
With experience, you could progress to account manager, become an agency director, or set up your own agency.
You can find out more about a career in advertising from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.
You'll need: