Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
About the profession
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
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Based on the Advertising and Promotions Managers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Artistic
Creative, expressive, original thinking
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Advertising and Promotions Manager → Associate Advertising and Promotions Manager → Senior Advertising and Promotions Manager → Lead Advertising and Promotions Manager
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
239K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $63,580 - $107,485/year With equity/bonuses: $69,938 - $128,982 Top markets (SF/NYC): $73,117 - $128,982 Execute core tasks using Active…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered. 10am — Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services,…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $44,506 - $96,737 Year 2-3: Junior level $107,485 - $143,821 Year 4-6: Mid level $143,821 - $155,932 Year 7-10: Senior level $155,932 - $205,060 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Advertising and Promotions Manager genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly…
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